jpdb beta

prudence; discretion; thought

1

to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat

1

very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)

2

burning curiosity

1

to have the privilege of doing

2

shamelessly; brazenly

3

puffing motion (when blowing, spitting, etc.); pouting (with displeasure)

1

to be flabbergasted; to be dumbfounded

1

impudent; shameless; brazen

1

furthermore; besides; moreover; in addition; further; above or beyond this

3

to accomplish; to finish; to carry through; to follow through

1

companion; follower; attendant; retinue

6

to become twisted; to grow distorted; to get sulky; to sulk; to grow bitter; to become embittered

3

sincerity; true heart; devotion

2

interest; entertainment; pleasure; implicit comparison (style of the Shi Jing)

2

injustice; unfairness

1

the most extreme

1

exploitation; overuse; abuse

2

getting nowhere; becoming uncontrollable; getting out of hand; remaining unsatisfied

1

to lash out at; to flare up at; to fly at; to turn on

4

protest; objection

1

to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)

1

to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up

1

cough; ahem

1

notice; attention; observation

4

twenty-eight mansions of Chinese astronomy (constellations dividing the ecliptic into 28 positions)

3

conversion; diversion; changeover; commutation; switchover

1

what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?

1

sharp sighted; easily awakened

3

to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)

1

meritorious retainer

1

children's story; fairy tale

1

to be intimate with; to befriend

2

unswerving loyalty

2

star (usu. not including the Sun); planet (usu. not including Earth); star (glyph, symbol, shape); star (actor, player, etc.); small dot; spot; star point (in go)

5

sunny place; in the sun

1

sincerity; devotion

1

non-stop talking; speaking indiscreetly; chattering; thin; flimsy

1

honor; honour; glory; (arch.) prosperity

2

to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)

1

to deify; to enshrine; to pray; to worship

2

Chinese "ghost" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)

1

unthinkable; unexpected; outrageous; offensive

1

to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up

3

pretending to obey but secretly betraying (someone)

1

rise; increase; income; takings; completion; end; end result (e.g. of crafts)

3

miscreant; scoundrel; villain

1

achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution

9

to handle (men); to master (a tool); to manage; to acquire a command of (a language)

1

bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre

5