jpdb beta

in accordance with plans; just as planned

1

slap in the face; slap on the cheek

3

kick

2

to fall flat; to collapse in a heap

10

empty can

4

touch; being involved in

1

to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end

46

indirect

5

to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to

1

bright light; hope; bright future; light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion

1

state of progress

1

standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against

2

early (days); initial stage; initial

3

Great Leap Forward (failed attempt to industrialize China and increase agricultural production, from 1958-1960); significant breakthrough; great strides

6

firm promise; definite promise

2

loud shout; excited cheering

4

meeting face-to-face; seeing in person; facing (each other); opposing (traffic, etc.); confronting

1

physical ability

5

to make someone realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home to someone; to teach someone a lesson

8

stepladder; steps

2

restriction; restraint; limitation; limit

1

human kindness; human weakness

1

to shake; to jolt; to shake (e.g. the political world); to disturb; to put off a batter (by varying one's type of pitch)

1

there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)

1

unbelievable; incredible; implausible

2

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

1

means of survival; means of escape; way out of a difficulty

1

to find out; to discover; to select; to pick out; to look out (from the inside); to be wide-eyed (in surprise, anger, etc.)

4

radio wave; reception; signal; saying strange things

4

middle finger; long finger; second finger; middle toe; third toe

1

vomit; spew; puke; confessing

1

opportunism; double standards; timeserving; expediency

5

conversation (just) between you and me; confidential talk

2

to act; to behave

1

the strength of ten

1

breathing; respiration

1

outfield bleachers; outsider; onlooker; bystander

4

supreme; greatest; highest; best

1

honour; honor

1

baton (of command); order; command; direction

1

to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager

2

(not) anyone; (not) a single person; no one; nobody

1

all right!; that's it!; thank God!; good!; I've got it!; I've done it!

2

to hang up; to end a telephone conversation

2

cheating each other

1

different suitabilities; being cut out for certain things (and not for others)

2

to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)

3

to follow with one's gaze; to follow with the eyes

2

on inquiry; if inquiring

2

unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable

1