jpdb beta

intelligence; intellect; brains

1

dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze

6

bring-your-own (e.g. food and drink); carry-on (e.g. luggage)

1

to not match well (e.g. at the seams); to not mesh properly (of gears); to differ (e.g. of opinions); to clash; to be in conflict (e.g. with the facts)

1

a friend is a good thing to have; a good friend is a great blessing

1

friend

1

on the road

1

day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)

7

kind; tender-hearted; compassionate

4

sense of defeat

1

to be soaked in; to be flooded; to be submerged; to be immersed in (joy, memories, alcohol, etc.); to give oneself over to; to bask in

5

tapestry; wall hanging; banner

1

stain; spot; smudge; spot (on one's skin, e.g. chloasma, liver spot); blemish; discoloration

5

in very small pieces

1

from the beginning

1

weird; ominous; eerie; uncanny; ghastly

8

salute of guns

1

after-treatment; post-treatment; post-processing; dealing with the aftermath

1

accidental death; casualty

1

furious; infuriated

2

to stir; to mix; to banter; to make fun of (what a person says); to stir up

1

to lose one's temper; to throw a tantrum

2

feeling; mood; disposition; mental attitude; somewhat; slightly

2

unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom

6

careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering

1

small arms

2

to invade; to raid; to infringe; to encroach; to harm; to afflict

2

begging for one's life; pleading for one's life

4

trigger (of a gun, etc.); trigger (for something); immediate cause

4

second (in a series)

3

being a poor loser; unwillingness to admit defeat; sour grapes

3

dealing with (people, customers, complaints, etc.); receiving (callers, visitors, etc.); attending to; handling; serving

1

to force back; to jostle

1

firmly, stubbornly

2

to confute; to argue down; to persuade; to convince; to prevail on

1

black suit; mourning clothes; black-suited staff member (e.g. in restaurant, sex establishment, etc.)

9

(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)

1

to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen

2

invitation

4

together with ...

1

delight

1

pitch black

3

acquaintance

1

arc

2

who

7

company president; manager; director

5

contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation

7

working adult; full-fledged member of society

2

to have a break in the conversation; to experience an awkward silence; (lit.) an angel passes

1

large; big; great; prominent; -sized; as big as; university

2