jpdb beta

difference in temperature; difference in degrees of enthusiasm (interest, commitment, etc.); difference in attitude

2

to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort

2

sounding each other out; probing each other

5

mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both

1

convenient; useful; finding useful; coming in handy; (priceless) treasure

6

whatever way; any way; either way; one way or the other

1

to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)

4

per person; per capita; per head

1

to cut up; to cleave; to spare (time, money, etc.); to use part of something; (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye

4

to stretch larger; to enlarge (photos); to delay (e.g. the end of a meeting)

1

slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness

3

forbidding mentioning (something to others); imposing silence (on); ordering (someone) to keep quiet; hush money

11

to notify; to advise; (arch.) to know; (arch.) to reign; (arch.) to govern (a country)

4

discord; antagonism

1

from behind the scenes (cheer, pray, etc. for someone); from the sidelines; from a distance; secretly; in secret

1

secret; clandestine; covert; spy (for a daimyo, shogun, etc.); secret agent

1

for better or worse; for good and bad; regardless of merit; both good and bad

2

back and front; inside and outside; inside out (e.g. clothing); double-dealing; two faces (cf. two-faced); outward appearance and actual condition

2

bottomless (bucket, etc.); unbounded (good nature, optimism, etc.); boundless; imprudent; indiscreet; extremely heavy drinker

2

camouflage

2

one's subordinate

2

to keep (something) a secret; to keep hidden (forever); to continue to conceal

1

good policy; wise policy; best plan

2

teacher and student

1

difficult to ...; hard to ...

4

connection (to a person, place, etc.); relation; affinity

2

plop; splash

1

sunny (room, etc.); well sunlit

2

meddling (in); butting in; interference; poking one's nose into

1

to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position

2

to revel in trouble and discord; to be bent on making trouble; to like starting fights

2

middle class

2

to collude (with); to conspire (with); to make friends with; to get along well with; to become intimate (with opposite sex); to establish a secret liaison (with)

1

to invade; to raid; to infringe; to encroach; to harm; to afflict

1

by nature; by birth; naturally; natural; innate

3

attaching too much importance to; placing disproportionate emphasis on; making too much of

1

tide; current; tendency; trend

1

rare; seldom

1

on bad terms; at loggerheads

4

written examination

2

(suffering a) complete defeat; utter defeat; annihilation

1

to begin to turn

1

complete defeat; losing all of one's matches; finishing the tournament with no wins

2

immature; childish

2

having little experience

1

crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against

2

disgraceful behavior; disgraceful behaviour; shameful conduct; shameful sight

1

strong-willed; strong of heart

1

rematch

4

lack of sleep; sleep deprivation

2