jpdb beta

straying; wandering (off course)

1

to turn over; to turn (pages); to leaf through (a book, etc.); to tear off; to strip off; to take off

2

collection; compilation

1

particularly; only; in the case of

1

to surpass; to outdo; to excel; to tower above (the surrounding landscape)

2

putting the cart before the horse; mistaking the means for the end; getting one's priorities backwards

1

what's the best thing to do?; what to do?

1

to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut

1

loss; forfeit

1

flair; flash; insight; flash (of inspiration, wit, etc.); waving (e.g. of a flag in the wind)

1

easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply

1

one's field of expertise; one's strong area

1

practical; useful; utilitarian; pragmatic

1

to be foolish; to be stupid; to be ridiculous; to be absurd

1

to yearn (for); to miss; to feel nostalgic (for); to recall fondly

1

easy task; no problem

1

sense of security

1

plan; device; idea; design; contrivance; conception

2

(one's) figure; build; physique; style

2

slightly (blushing); suddenly (getting bright, flaring up, flashing on, etc.); suddenly (appearing, coming out, etc.); distractedly; absentmindedly

1

to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age

1

scoring combination in one's dealt hand (i.e. at the start of a game); meld in a starting hand

1

to use up (all one's strength, ideas, etc.); to exert oneself; to do one's best

1

perfect; ideal; completely satisfactory; leaving nothing to be desired; faultless; impeccable

2

definition

1

to turn over; to turn upside down; to knock over; to tip over; to overturn (e.g. a decision); to upset

2

boasting of one's strength

1

mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary

2

rock; boulder; crag

1

to divide; to cut; to halve; to break; to crack; to dilute; to fall below

2

extension of a straight line; (conclusion) following as an extension of (an argument)

2

power

1

foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature

1

imitation

1

to shift (something) from one hand to the other; to carry in a different way; to change one's grip (on); to exchange (what one is holding for something else)

8

imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action

1

for example; for instance; e.g.

1

to cite an example

1

to cut down; to chop down; to fell

3

rare; exceptional; extraordinary; unique; incomparable; unparalleled

2

to let fly; to make fly; to skip over; to leave out; to run fast; to drive fast; to spray

2

war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces

1

distant; remote; isolated

1

contradiction; inconsistency

1

state (of mind); mental state; field (of activity); one's lot; circumstance; place

1

now; nowadays

4

all-purpose; utility; universal; all-powerful; almighty; omnipotent

1

daring; brave; bold; valiant; intrepid; dauntless

1

swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence; pretense; (a customer) coming to restaurant, ryokan, etc. without a reservation or introduction

2

sham battle; mock battle; dry run; military exercise; war game

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