jpdb beta

odd couple; incongruous couple

1

here and there; in places

1

open seam; seam that has come apart; tear

1

entry; going into; approach

3

to think thoroughly

2

ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pitch (e.g. in baseball); pile (of noodles, etc.)

2

to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb

2

pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after

1

self-willed; (doing or saying things) to suit one's own convenience; oblivious to the convenience of others

1

impression

1

one shot; one charge; one blow; one punch; home run; one try; one attempt

7

hitting the target

4

without; but if; otherwise; or else

2

as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually

4

to come to one's senses; to calm down

2

deployment; spreading out; dispersal

3

very close (to); within a stone's throw (of); a stone's throw away (from)

3

to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell

2

rest; break; recess; intermission

1

to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep

2

desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application

2

intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)

4

light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence; power

4

boorish; unsophisticated; unrefined; uncouth; tasteless; insensitive

1

rest period; intermission; break time; recess

1

sunlight filtering through trees

1

to rain incessantly; to downpour

3

dark (deep) green

1

as one wishes; as one wants; to one's satisfaction

3

dark; gloomy; overcast; heavy; leaden; dull

1

to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued

2

staringly; fixedly; unblinkingly

1

to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt

2

all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost

3

to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to

2

good-for-nothing; spineless; gutless; spiritless; feckless; pluckless

1

to be tired of; to be sick of; to get fed up with

1

omitting crucial steps; cutting corners; skimping; tenuki; playing elsewhere on the board instead of responding locally

1

excuse; explanation

1

tree; shrub; wood; timber; wooden clappers (signalling the beginning or end of a performance)

1

branch; bough; limb; twig; sprig; spray

1

to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)

4

side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension

4

brimming with health (vigor, vigour); full of vitality; full of health

1

to that extent; to that degree; so much; so

1

violent; furious; extreme; intense; fervent; vehement

5

continuation; continuance; maintenance; persistence; going on

2

(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely

1

envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)

2

indecisively; hesitantly; irresolutely; wishy-washily

1