jpdb beta

seismic intensity

2

little less than; slightly fewer than; just under; weakness; the weak

1

scale; scope; plan; structure

2

to be forestalled; to be taken in; to be cheated; to be outwitted

1

manner of speaking; mode of expression; way of saying something

2

to be ahead of

1

warning message

1

feeling of dread; awful feeling; sense of fear

1

transmission; propagation; spread; circulation; diffusion; dissemination

1

intentional; on purpose

1

bottomless; unlimited; immeasurable; inexhaustible

1

even more; still more; further

1

breakthrough (research, etc.); breach; opening

4

to ponder; to brood

2

to handle (men); to master (a tool); to manage; to acquire a command of (a language)

1

ring; loop (of rope); halo (of an angel)

1

to lose (money, etc.); to waste one's (time, etc.); to have one's efforts come to naught

1

to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)

1

just kidding; not!; ersatz; imitation; phony

1

deep pool; deep water; abyss; depths (e.g. of despair, etc.); grip (e.g. of death)

1

behaving in a way characteristic of teenagers going through puberty, esp. by being overly self-conscious; (lit.) 2nd year of junior high sickness

1

first thing in the morning

1

younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice

1

older sister; elder sister

1

cheerful; lively; lighthearted

1

middle of summer; height of summer; midsummer

1

electric fan

5

heat; hot air; enthusiasm; excitement; fever

1

to stir; to churn; to rummage around; to throw into confusion; to throw into chaos

1

better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth

1

occupation (e.g. of territory); exclusive possession

1

reference; allusion

1

self-indulgent; undisciplined; slovenly; debauched; negligent

1

to be lazy; to be slack; to feel dull; to feel languid; to feel listless

3

cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct

1

half-eaten

1

not knowing when to let go (give up, etc.); unwilling to resign; having lingering attachment; regretful

1

summer term (e.g. school); summer period

2

short course; training

2

to make (good) progress; to move right ahead (with the work); to advance

2

refresh (e.g. memory, one's spirits, etc.)

2

opening (in a game of go, chess, etc.); early stages; initial phase; outset

1

second half; latter half

1

major war; great war; world war

1

sunlight; rays of the Sun

1

passing (a test, examination, etc.); pass (for admission, transport, etc.); ticket; pass (of a ball); (giving something a) pass; skipping (one's turn)

1

light and easy; lambent; clever; witty; smart

1

in good shape; strongly built; in good health; having a strong constitution

1

to throw into; to toss into

1

to hate; to dislike

4