jpdb beta

to gain an advantage; to enjoy an advantage; to turn the tables (on)

2

to change completely; to change suddenly

1

to slurp; to sip (loudly); to sniffle; to sniff

1

countermeasure; counter-measure

4

to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together

1

large sum (money)

1

spectacular move (chess, shogi, etc.); brilliant move; expert; virtuoso; master

1

overall victory; championship

3

before one's eyes; under one's nose; immediate (e.g. interests); present; foresight; near future

1

bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh

1

to wait expectantly; to await in anticipation

1

to form a line; to queue up; to line up

1

scattered; disperse; loose; disconnected; in pieces; in drops

1

impact of publicity or propaganda

1

item; commodity; list of articles

1

general mobilization; general mobilisation

1

arena (e.g. international arena)

1

(cute) suffix for familiar person; cute adjective form

1

ethics; ethical viewpoint; moral value; sense of duty; sense of ethics

1

stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs

1

substantial matter; significant item

1

thirst; craving; thirst (for love, knowledge, etc.); hunger

1

procedure; process; proceedings; formalities

1

more; much more; step; rung; paragraph; passage

1

audience seating; (spectator) stands; auditorium; stadium

6

to look out over; to survey (scene); to take an extensive view of

1

person in charge; official; attendant

2

long line; long queue

1

favorite (top choice) for the championship (favourite); best bet for the title

2

to have one's name entered (in a list)

1

to catch sight of; to see; to suppose; to assume from appearances

1

thank you for waiting; sorry to have kept you waiting

1

first time; first; initial

1

cheer; shout of joy

2

full house; all seats occupied; fully occupied

1

empty stomach; hunger

1

torture

1

blocking (e.g. the way); obstructing; block (lump of something (usu. square), area of town, etc.); block; physical record (e.g. on magnetic tape); concrete block; blocking (from view, esp. of websites, on social media, etc.)

12

championship game; finals (of a tournament); deciding round

8

advance (into a new market or stage of progress); launching (a new career or venture); expanding (into a new market); stepping forward; emerging

2

last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)

1

hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)

2

audacious; daring; bold; throaty (voice); rough; deep

1

participants; participating athletes

6

entrance; admission; entering

5

hourglass

7

wings of a stage; side stage; coulisse

2

stopwatch

1

large plate; platter

1

decision of a contest; finals (in sports)

3