jpdb beta

standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum

2

disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position

2

sign; signal; cue

4

implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization

4

to fall asleep

4

to stimulate; to stir up; to arouse

4

to sense; to suspect; to get an inkling (of something); to get wind of; to smell (e.g. danger); to become aware of (e.g. a plot)

7

to have a catch; to have an ulterior motive; to be more (to something)

3

not worth doing; waste of effort

2

spirit; heart; disposition

1

rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse

3

to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out

6

to remind (someone of something); to call attention to; to make sure of; to emphasize; to emphasise

1

swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction

6

to tag along; to follow; to tail; to leave tracks; to leave footprints

1

fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes); fox (i.e. a sly person); soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu; light brown; golden brown

1

thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected

3

after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)

5

to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival

4

to spoil someone's start; to kill someone's enthusiasm; to take the wind out of someone's sails

1

to be too numerous; to be too much

4

sand; grit

4

heavy-footed; slow of foot; reluctant; disinclined; unwilling

1

to recover one's strength; to recover one's spirit; to revive; to be refreshed; to be invigorated; to be encouraged

1

sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest

2

to kick away; to kick off; to kick hard; to refuse curtly; to reject outright

1

to be urgent; to be pressing; to be imminent

1

awfully; terribly

1

north wind; northerly wind

2

to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)

2

to stare at each other; to lock eyes with

4

gun; rifle; small arms

1

to start the debate; to get the ball rolling; to fire the first shot; to start a conversation

1

to attack the enemy in his unguarded moment

2

mild (climate); temperate; gentle (nature, personality, etc.); mild; moderate (statement, measure, etc.); mild

2

circumference; girth; tour; pilgrimage; circulation (e.g. of blood)

4

brilliant red; scarlet

2

occupying; having (an area) all to oneself; military occupation; possession; capture

2

path; route; itinerary

2

to slander; to libel; to criticize; to criticise

1

lots of; a ton of; a mountain of; piles of; heaps of; so many

1

to encourage someone to expect something; to raise someone's hopes

1

to stare back (at); to glare back

2

Blowin' in the wind

1

to mix; to blend; to combine

1

obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted

1

bamboo grass; generally smaller species of running bamboo that do not shed their sheaths (e.g. Sasa spp.)

1

sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration

1

self-respect; self-confidence; guts; backbone; pride; drive

1

to weep copiously; to grieve; to be dejected

1