jpdb beta

to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront

1

ranking equal with; comparing favourably with; comparing favorably with

1

technology; technique; technical

1

tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health

9

most; extremely

5

tournament

8

table; chart; list; memorial to an emperor

3

Oh well; yeah; good; OK

4

pretty girl who attracts customers to come inside a shop

2

to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against

2

or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still

1

to give off sparks; to spark; to scintillate; to have a heated argument; to combat; to do something fiercely

1

weak ending; tapering; anticlimax; tame ending

1

end; conclusion

6

potentiality; likelihood; possibility; availability

6

to win and advance to the next round

3

I've got to be going; I must go

2

white circle; white star; victory mark

1

to pile up; to accumulate

6

(a) few; some; several

4

naked; bare; uncovered; frank; open; blunt

1

group (usu. of people)

1

originally; by nature; from the start

1

intimate friend; close friend; bosom buddy; chum

1

sisters

9

friendly; amicable

2

now; come (now); well

4

where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes

2

individual; private person; personal; private

1

diligent application (to work or study); cultivating one's character by studying hard; mutual encouragement (to improve); working hard together; friendly rivalry

3

regrettable; unsatisfactory; deplorable; lamentable

1

pride; dignity; self-respect

2

to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)

1

to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest

4

ideal

2

(any) particular; special; particularly noteworthy; worth mentioning

1

smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful

2

(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount

8

to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)

5

to turn inside out; to turn the other way; to look at (something) from another perspective; to put it the other way round; to visit the same prostitute or geisha for a second time

2

cool down

1

role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role

2

because of; owing to; due to

3

to go mad; to lose one's mind; to get out of order; to go amiss; to go wrong (of a plan or expectation, etc.); to fall through

2

to start; to start up; to embark on; to get going; to commence

1

to lose one's temper; to lose patience; to have enough; to be exasperated; to become irritated; to get fed up

1

to stamp one's feet (in frustration, impatience, etc.)

1

to make a splash; to draw attention

1

with a snap; (break) cleanly; (rejecting) sternly; flatly; smartly; (dressing up) well

1

intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)

2