jpdb beta

hoop (of a barrel, bucket, etc.)

1

a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago

10

in person; personally; directly

1

to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by

1

to stare in wonder; to be amazed

3

to listen attentively to; to be lost in

1

is that so?

1

well-informed person; walking dictionary; extensive knowledge

1

obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)

1

respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor

1

to throw one's chest out; to hold one's head high

1

surely; clearly; without a doubt; in all probability; no matter how one slices it; no matter how one looks at it

1

sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt

1

(a) weakness; shortcoming; failing; sore point

1

lots of; a ton of; a mountain of; piles of; heaps of; so many

1

devious; cunning; sly; crafty

1

to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate

3

brow; glabella; middle forehead; area between the eyebrows

1

to wrinkle up (one's eyebrows, one's nose); to furrow; to crimple

2

to be a live-in employee; to live in; to live with

1

looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance

1

beginning; clue; starting point

1

relative; relation

3

to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve

3

(animal) collar; necklace; choker

1

crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility

3

to be wet; to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked

1

slave; servant; slavery

3

with a burst of strength; rapidly; in one go

1

to grasp tightly

9

weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)

2

definite; final; decisive; conclusive

1

stew

1

freshly severed head

2

stuffing; mounting; stuffed animal

1

mantelpiece

2

closet

1

skeleton

2

in a row; in a line

2

to hang; to hang up

2

subscriber; reader; admirer

1

to suit; to match; to become; to be like

2

sorry; excuse me; thank you

5

sorry; apologetic; remorseful

1

hesitation; indecision; vacillation

1

having said that; on the other hand

2

tattling; telling on (someone)

2

to trap (into a difficult situation); to put (in a fix); to capture (a castle, fortress, etc.); to take; to drop (something) into

1

securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying

1

grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence

2