jpdb beta

to compare and contrast two alternatives; to weigh the relative merits of A and B; to weigh one's options; to try to have it both ways; to try to sit on two stools

1

number one; first; best; most; game; round

13

to be evident; to be obvious; to understand completely

1

determination; resolution

1

learning ability

1

nonexistent; nil; none; nothing (at all); bugger-all

1

(one's) gaze; direction in which one is looking; point of view; standpoint; line covering someone's eyes (in an edited photograph)

1

high-handed; oppressive

1

to feel anger

1

objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument

5

to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained

1

rule of thumb

1

crude wood (i.e. with many knots)

1

what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement

1

a little embarrassing; slightly embarrassed; somewhat ashamed; extremely embarrassing; extremely embarrassed

1

endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint

6

such ... as; or some such

11

to rack one's brains

1

a moment ago; just now

4

again

2

to apologize; to apologise

10

with eyes half-closed

2

refusal; rejection

2

permission; allowance; acceptance; tolerance; pardon

1

(balance) scales; shoulder carrying pole; steelyard

3

needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer

1

right; right-hand side; afore-mentioned (esp. in vertical Japanese writing); foregoing; forgoing

3

conclusion

2

to vomit; to spit out

3

meaning; significance; sense

19

to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high

4

listening respectfully

1

indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted

3

abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve

3

stone monument

1

mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign; landmark; guide; (arch.) trademark

4

movement; transfer; migration; mobile; moving; traveling

1

to be in danger of; to be liable to

1

use; adoption; acceptance; appointment; employment; engagement

1

document; writing; letter; document addressed to someone

4

standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum

1

impossible

2

a quarrel; argument

3

perfect; complete; flawless

2

in short; the point is; the important thing is; in a word; basically

1

right; correct; proper; righteous; just

5

universality; ubiquity; omnipresence; catholicity

1

presentation; exhibit; suggest; citation

3

very; extremely; exceedingly; top; highest; best

2

to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)

3