jpdb beta

people

4

to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to

1

race (of people); type of person

1

face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members

2

regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on

1

glaringly; dazzlingly; blazingly

1

representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number

1

oh; ah; I'll be darned

1

remarkable ability; mastery; brilliant technique; go-getter; resourceful person; wizard

1

difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error

2

taking a quantity (of time, people, etc.); similar to ...; dependent on ...; reliant on ...; while ...; when ...

1

equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms

2

something like ...; something called ...

1

what nationality

1

collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck

1

suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go

1

to stare in wonder; to be amazed

3

employer

1

this and that; one thing or another

1

addition; supplement; appending; appendix

1

copper coin

1

to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect

5

profit; earnings

1

equal division (of profits, prize money, etc.); equal split

1

share; portion; quota; cut

1

without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory

1

to poke; to push

1

reluctantly; unwillingly

1

winner-takes-all (system)

1

to congratulate

1

to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken

1

at once; immediately; without delay; promptly

3

ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends)

2

standard; level; norm

1

small build; small stature; petite; small pattern

1

to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on

6

pole; rod; line; dash; spoken monotonously

5

(arch.) the art of war; (arch.) martial arts; military force; the sword; valor; bravery

6

preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving

12

gong; tam-tam

3

start; commencement; beginning; initiation

2

sign; signal; cue

2

at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)

2

covered with; stained; smeared

1

to whirl; to eddy; to be all jumbled together (feelings, thoughts, etc.); to surge; to sweep

2

Hungary

18

drink money; alcohol expenses; tip; gratuity

1

to render futile; to bring to naught; to waste; to not make good use of

2

to strip; to peel; to tear off

1

one's social position; one's place; one's standing

1