jpdb beta

to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up

1

exceedingly; extremely; decisively

1

anyhow; in any case

1

for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion

1

contact; contact lens

1

golden age

1

struggle for existence

1

to be discouraged; to shrink from

1

such; like that; in that way

1

phantom; vision; illusion; extremely rare item

1

being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression

1

study; scholarship; learning; discipline; branch of learning; (a) science

2

nature; Mother Nature

1

mystery; mysteriousness; secret

1

wonder; admiration; being struck with admiration

2

secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings

1

to explain; to dispel doubts

1

to half-rise to one's feet

1

taking a seat; sitting down (in one's seat)

1

empty-handed

1

having nothing to do; having time on one's hands (and not knowing what to do); being at a loose end; being bored

1

to spill; to drop; to grumble; to complain; to let one's feelings show

1

at least; at most; (even) just

1

coming; going

1

miscellaneous matters

1

to sit on a seat

1

had better; is advisable

1

indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission

1

leaving one's seat

1

engagingly; cordially; amiably; sociably; hospitably

1

zabuton (flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular)

1

to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)

1

obedient; docile; quiet

9

no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not

1

playhouse; theatre; theater

1

spectacle; striking display; spectacular (scene, film, etc.); extravaganza; big-budget production

1

start; commencement; beginning; initiation

1

facing; opposite; across the street; other side

1

large-hearted; generous; liberal; placid; composed; cool

1

to start the debate; to get the ball rolling; to fire the first shot; to start a conversation

1

to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go

4

determination; resolution

1

to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)

2

condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise (in logic)

2

confident; assured; self-assured; bullish (e.g. market)

1

way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression

1

to rise; to swell; to be promoted

2

to be seized with fear; to be intimidated; to lose one's nerve; to be frightened; to get cold feet; to chicken out

1

balance of power (in a relationship); power dynamic

1

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

1