jpdb beta

jealousy; envy

4

unsightly; ugly; unseemly; indecent; deplorable; disgraceful

2

to approach; to draw near

3

bull's-eye; the mark

1

with a twitch (e.g. an eyebrow); with a dip; with a bob; with a flutter

1

to stiffen; to become stiff; to harden

2

inexcusable; unpardonable; can't be allowed to pass (without comment)

1

what sort; what kind

2

to be embarrassed for a reply; to be at a loss for a reply

1

if it's the case

2

dignity; grace; nobility; grade; quality; fineness

1

to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor

1

to let go by; to let pass; to overlook; to miss

2

to attack a routed enemy; to sink the boot into; to pour salt on a wound

1

on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway

3

from out of nowhere; from who knows where

2

side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case

2

to work on (someone); to appeal to; to make approaches to; to begin to work

2

guarantee; security; assurance; warranty

1

sharp parting remark; parting threat

1

followers; hangers-on

2

to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)

3

kapow; bang; bulging; filled to bursting; prostitute (catering to Occupation soldiers in Japan after WWII)

1

to scatter in all directions (like baby spiders)

2

intervention

2

to push away; to thrust aside; to detach oneself from; to keep away from; to act coldly; to do without emotion

1

turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)

1

to turn over; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (a flag); to let (a skirt, cape, etc.) flap in the wind

1

pride; dignity; self-worth

1

economical; efficient; lean; compact

1

to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)

6

generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual

1

process; operation; stage of a process; progress of work

1

to cook by steam

1

teapot

4

teacup

3

floral

1

aromatic (roasted beans, roasted tea, etc.); fragrant (e.g. burning wood); pleasant-smelling; savory-smelling (e.g. barbecued meat); savoury; appetizing

1

one drop (of fluid)

1

tea leaf; tea leaves

4

(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very

1

to enjoy; to take pleasure in; to have a good time; to look forward to

2

indeed; really; truly; very much

1

anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever

1

maker; builder; creator; farmer

1

elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy

2

principal occupation; core business

1

business; work; operations; service; duties

2

positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive

4

energetic; vigorous

1