jpdb beta

sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay

1

to talk back; to answer back; to retort; to say over; to repeat (what one has said)

3

not factored in; not included in calculations; unaccounted for; unplanned for

2

eyebrow makeup; eyebrow pencil; blackened eyebrows; (metaphorically) distant mountain range

5

to graze (e.g. bullet); to scratch; to touch lightly; to take a percentage; to exploit; to squeeze

1

to get irritated

4

trio; gang of three; threesome

1

festival; feast; carnival; matsuri

2

whole; entirety; to begin with; in the first place; ... the heck (e.g. "what the heck?"); ... in the world (e.g. "why in the world?")

2

unity; solidarity

1

(verbal) tit for tat

1

mixed with; mingled with; interspersed with; dashed with; sprinkled with

1

to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point

3

late at night; at a late hour

1

ticket barrier; ticket gate; wicket

7

needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer

2

to let pass; to allow through; to transmit (e.g. light, sound, etc.); to conduct (electricity); to stick through (e.g. a hole); to force through (e.g. an opening); to connect (e.g. two places)

4

to use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend

2

portion for two people

1

only; merely; just; at most; no more than

3

not going (well); not proceeding (as one wishes); bad; not good; hopeless; beyond hope

2

to perspire; to sweat

3

iced tea; ice tea

1

suspicion; charge

1

on a routine basis; regularly; habitually

4

that much; as much; to that extent; only that; that alone; no more than that

2

guess; speculation; supposition

1

terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous

3

saying something (to someone); greeting; approaching (someone)

2

to think of; to come up with

1

if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested

1

black tea

13

designation; specification; assignment; appointment; pointing at

2

lawn; grass; turf

1

public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing

1

athletics; sports; adventure course; (outdoor) obstacle course

1

comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger

2

appointment

5

to waste time; to kill time

1

street corner

1

bench

1

while; on the same occasion; at the same time; along with

1

jeans; denim; jean

1

tunic

1

ordinary clothes (i.e. non-uniform); plain clothes; civilian clothes; plainclothes police officer

2

thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)

3

apologies for the crude food

1

male instincts; male frivolity

1

taking the family along

1

dad; daddy; papa; sugar daddy

1