jpdb beta

cost reduction; cost saving

1

reliable; dependable; trustworthy; sure

1

pencil

3

counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow

1

fundus of the eye

1

to flicker; to quiver; to waver; to sway

1

timidly; nervously; hesitantly; trembling (with fear)

1

armchair theory; impracticable theory

1

qualifications; requirements; capabilities

2

belligerent

2

less than; under; below

1

not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited

1

beyond one's means or position

1

to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo

1

to omit; to leave out; to exclude; to curtail; to save; to cut down

1

completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently

1

to take into one's possession; to receive; to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to leave; to go away

1

spewing; gushing; spouting; eruption; effusion

2

prevailing view; common opinion; general consideration

1

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

2

member of one's in-group (e.g. family member, colleague)

1

suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation

1

to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)

1

for work; for manufacturing

1

light; right; right field; right fielder

1

to hold up over one's head; to hold aloft; to hold over something; to hold (one's hands) out (e.g. towards a fire); to hold up to shade one's eyes, face, etc.

1

worthy of; worth doing; worth having

1

to eliminate waste

1

in; on; at (place); as for; regarding

2

photomicrograph; microphotograph

1

skill; workmanship; dexterity; quality

1

two sheets (pieces) (of paper)

1

to compare with the eye

1

each; (arch.) you (plural)

1

piston; plunger

2

to hand over; to surrender

2

matter of hit-and-miss; mix of success and failure; variation (in quality, returns, etc.)

2

bad taste

1

to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive

1

enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful

1

awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing

1

softly; mildly; gently; politely

1

to touch; to feel; to get involved (with); to approach; to be harmful to; to hinder

1

full particulars; the whole story; from beginning to end

2

nameplate

1

crude wood (i.e. with many knots)

52

observation; survey; watching

5

step; stride; counter for steps

1

surrounding at a distance

1

fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift

4