jpdb beta

to come into contact with; to touch (each other); to have a brush with

1

to stick it out (until the end)

1

to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down

1

to go through; to pierce; to run through (e.g. a river through a city); to pass through; to stick to (opinion, principles, etc.); to carry out

1

instead; but (on the other hand)

1

to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb

2

to covet; to lust for

2

to become defiant; to fight back; to turn upon; to take the offensive

3

means; is; as for

3

to discuss; to talk together

1

to go; to come; to turn out (at a meeting, event, etc.); to show up; to make your way to

1

spirit; drive; vigour; ambition; aspiration

1

regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on

1

amateur; layman; respectable woman (i.e. not a prostitute, hostess, geisha); (arch.) unlicensed prostitute

1

gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance

1

to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)

1

easy; likely to ...; have a tendency to ...; easy to ...

3

with no regard to one's appearances; with no concern of how one's act looks like

1

trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention

2

equilibrium; balance

1

porch; pouch

4

to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)

2

enemy general

7

difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn

1

or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean

4

to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with

3

very; much; greatly; a lot of

7

at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being

1

prediction; prejudgment; presupposition; foregone conclusion

1

irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate

1

to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)

1

disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant

3

if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything

1

best; extra-fine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; jumping and slashing (e.g. at an enemy)

1

grimace; sullen face

1

unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with

1

face; mug; surface; cheek meat; (arch.) cheek; (arch.) cheeks

1

blow; shock; strike; batting

2

rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded

2

perfunctory; cursory; passing; chance (e.g. customer); transient; stray

1

brute force approach (esp. in a video game)

1

cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)

6

should do; ought to do

4

sunset

2

to differ; to be different; to run counter to; to change (into something out of the ordinary)

3

day; days; sun; sunshine; (the) day; daytime; date

6

to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide

5

suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation

4

invasion

1

night attack; nocturnal assault

2