jpdb beta

on the least pretext; at the drop of a hat

1

to repeat; to be frequent

1

to be helpful; to be useful

2

being somewhat excited (agitated)

1

to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)

1

among these; between these; of these; in here; in this

1

before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill

2

to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone

2

substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange

1

floating; buoyancy; fishing float; bobber; buoy; lifebuoy

1

rugged; scraggy; angular; gnarled

1

large and rough; big and tough; unrefined; rustic; extreme; excessive

1

doubt; suspicion; hesitation; indecision

2

to look stupid; to have a critical lack

1

because of; owing to; due to

2

(short) rest; breather; break

1

pretext; pretense; pretence

1

to dream (of)

2

to wake up; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to become enlightened

1

with a broad grin; smirking

1

to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise

3

second day of the month; two days

1

glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view

2

service; help; discount; discounted item; free service; freebie; service

1

to spoil; to break; to go bad; to go wrong; to fail

1

frill

4

to miss (doing); to fail (to do)

2

button (clothing); push-button

2

to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination

4

beads

3

hey there; I say; see here

1

secrecy; confidentiality; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal); kitchen

2

scrap of cloth; odds and ends

1

flat out (of); completely empty; out of money; penniless; broke

1

to be exhausted; to be worn out; to be done in

1

sowing seeds; planting seeds; scattering seeds

1

in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)

1

in deep black; in jet black

1

to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits

1

nutrition; nourishment

1

yellow; high-pitched (voice); shrill

1

thickly; densely; luxuriantly

1

with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal

1

rapidly (e.g. progress, moving forward); growing visibly; quickly; steadily; by leaps and bounds

1

sea monster; green turtle

4

say; well; um; er

2

last year

1

moving (dwelling, office, etc.); changing residence

1

one copy (of a book, magazine, etc.); one volume

1

being startled; getting a shock

2