jpdb beta

to pay no attention to (while listening); to take no notice of; to ignore; to let go in one ear and out the other

1

topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news

4

to get tired of; to lose interest in; to be fed up with; to have enough

1

justification; warrant

3

excuse; explanation

5

the more you do (it), the... (e.g. "the more you drink, the better it tastes")

1

miserable; wretched; unhappy; sad; pitiable

2

as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible

1

stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation

4

to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile

1

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

2

to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep

1

smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick

1

to do; to undertake; to send; to dispatch; to put; to move; to give (esp. to someone of equal or lower status)

16

to mimic; to imitate

1

each; every

3

welcome home

2

again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and

37

always; constantly; frequently; often; nonstop

5

to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate

2

home cooking

2

to entertain; to make welcome

2

puzzle; problem

1

(formal) shirt; dress shirt; business shirt; button-up shirt

1

button (clothing); push-button

1

to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry

5

preparations for returning (home)

1

to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in

1

tie; necktie

1

to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly

1

two characters; two letters; (arch.) garlic chives (Allium tuberosum); (arch.) Chinese chives

3

definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness

20

still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least

32

the end

9

to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself

11

black and white; monochrome; good and evil; right and wrong; guilt and innocence

1

clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain

13

to concern; to be related

2

just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that

1

faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre

1

eternity; perpetuity; permanence; immortality

9

to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)

4

to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)

21

promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate

30

to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in

21

type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing

8

verbal promise; one's word

1

reliance; dependence

1

blind (devotion, faith, etc.); reckless

2

to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)

6