jpdb beta

predecessor; pioneer; ancestor

1

continuous; unbroken; ceaseless

1

reaching a stopping place; settling down (before the next stage); getting to a point where one can rest; one paragraph

3

part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty

7

the other day; a few days ago

4

lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision

14

to clear up; to become cloudless; to be refreshed

1

clear autumn sky

1

to pierce through; to break through

1

to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal

3

animal

1

black kite (Milvus migrans); construction worker; scaffold erector; fire hook; reddish brown; Inverness cape; filcher

1

hawk; falcon

1

to form a circle; to move in a circle; (lit.) to draw a circle

2

garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area

5

path; lane

1

to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand

4

walk; stroll

6

charm; amulet

1

(male) farmer; peasant; farmhand

1

greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; revenge

9

moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing

2

shivering (with cold); trembling (with fear); shuddering

7

to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end

6

sorting; arrangement; liquidation; settlement; retrenchment; curtailment

4

to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)

3

summer vegetables

1

seedling; young plant; rice seedling

1

to put to bed; to lay down lengthwise; to put a thing on its side; to set something aside unused; to let lie idle; to ferment

4

to plough; to plow; to hoe; to till

1

to plant; to transplant; to instil (idea, feeling, etc.)

1

baby; infant

1

to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited

6

string; cord; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions

4

to carry (a child) on one's back; to piggyback; (arch.) to take on (a job, responsibility, etc.)

3

this sort of; this kind of; like this; such

50

particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information

3

nostalgic; old-fashioned

1

to grow old; to age

4

proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment

2

now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which

9

previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session

1

Bordeaux

18

at parting; on parting

1

beginning of autumn; beginning of fall

2

boasting; big talk; bombast; Australian English

1

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

1

news (from someone); word; letter; tidings; contact

1

letter; missive; note; mail

24

worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid

11