jpdb beta

to dust; to remove dust; to slap; to hit (with the palm); to use up money

1

endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint

2

to do

1

Mr (junior); master; boy

1

morning; breakfast; (arch.) next morning

4

reading (books)

1

business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...

4

to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire

3

regular customer; regular patron; frequenter; constant companion

2

pupil; student; schoolchild

3

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

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

7

junior college; vocationally oriented two or three year post-secondary education institution

2

literary magazine

1

even now; still; as yet

2

originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful

2

meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; goal; intent; object

1

to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded

1

to enjoy (oneself)

2

very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point

4

to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into

1

incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; mysterious; meaningless

1

really; truly

3

under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.); under (a flag, the sun, etc.); beneath; with (e.g. one blow); on (the promise, condition, assumption, etc. that ...); (somebody's) side

3

to break; to fracture; to fold; to bend; to make (origami); to interrupt

1

having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way

1

volume (sound level); volume (books); volume; substantial quantity (e.g. hearty meal); any kind of adjustment knob, not necessarily for sound

1

emphasis; highlight; stress; stressed point

1

to catch one's breath; to gulp; to have one's breath taken away; to gasp

4

essay

1

to twist; to turn; to writhe (e.g. in pain); to twist around; to turn in one's seat

3

(musical) time; tempo; beat; the moment; the instance; chance

1

to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with

7

to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed

3

(eating up) quickly; in no time; quickly (sticking out one's tongue); licking; licking up; (peeling off) in one go

1

abstention; nonparticipation

1

huh?; what's up?

3

to speak; to say; to vocalize

2

something; some kind of; for some reason

2

(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around

4

affirmation; affirmative (logic)

1

of uncertain meaning; ambiguous; cryptic; nonsensical; incomprehensible; perplexing

1

comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)

4

inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care

1

half-hearted reply; vague answer; reluctant answer

1

to cast down one's eyes

2

thumb; big toe

6

to suck; to lick

1

tip of tongue

2

atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere

3