jpdb beta

persuasiveness; powers of persuasion; cogency

1

won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you

2

desire; appetite; lust

1

preference; priority; precedence; right of way

1

in itself; the thing itself; this itself; for its own sake; per se

1

plan; scheme; stratagem; trick; trap; plot

1

successfully; fairly; artfully; nicely; completely; thoroughly

3

without thinking of the consequences

1

disqualification; elimination; incapacity; being unfit for one's role; being a failure

1

treatment (of a person); dealing with

1

to go around; to make a circle around; to surround; to circle; to come around (of a season, anniversary, turn, etc.); to return

3

problem child

2

wall clock; grandfather clock

1

for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)

1

to pamper; to spoil

1

vein (visible under the skin); bulging veins (esp. in the head)

1

on time; on schedule; punctually

1

entering a room; studying under a Buddhist teacher

1

vigorously; with great force; energetically; enthusiastically; with spirit

1

looks; features

2

dark blue

1

basic tone; underlying tone; trend; keynote

1

to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off

1

meeting again; reunion

1

it's been a long time; long time no see

2

unnatural; artificial; false; forced (e.g. smile); empty (e.g. compliments)

1

heartwarming; pleasant; charming; amusing

4

to get to the main subject; to move on to the main topic; to get down to business

1

really; truly; very; extremely; exceedingly; sincerely

1

to thank

3

reality; actuality; practice (as opposed to theory); truly; really; bhutakoti (limit of reality)

3

direct

1

to keep one's mouth shut; to refuse to talk

1

presentation (of documents); submission (of an application, report, etc.); production (e.g. of evidence); introduction (e.g. of a bill); filing; turning in

2

as rumored; as rumoured

1

in the same way as; just like

1

to trip someone up; to pull the carpet from under

1

fear; horror; risk; danger; awe; reverence

1

to excel; to surpass; to be superior; to be conspicuous (esp. forehead and eyebrows); to be prominent; to stand out

1

comprehensive; composite; all-round; all-embracing; general; overall

1

quantity; amount; generosity; magnanimity; pramana (means by which one gains accurate and valid knowledge; in Indian philosophy)

1

opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism

1

unwritten law; common law; unwritten rule

1

suddenly; in a flash; quickly; conspicuously; prominently; showily

1

merry; joyful; gleeful

1

ditch; drain; gutter; gap (between cutting guides)

1

to be full of (e.g. adventure, youth, energy); to be overflowing with

1

reliable; dependable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising

1

cannot do without something; indispensable; absolutely necessary; have to do

1

pure; innocent; pure; unmixed; long kimono made from the same plain-coloured cloth

1