jpdb beta

unconsciously; unwittingly; unawares

5

it's nothing; don't mention it; no thanks necessary

1

ingenious; skillful; clever; deft

1

to be deeply impressed; to take to heart; to engrave on one's heart; to bear in mind; (lit.) to engrave in one's liver

1

standing signboard; billboard; hoarding

1

bamboo broom

3

cigarette end; cigarette butt; tobacco ashes

2

wastepaper; scrap of paper; paper scraps

1

cloud of dust (sand, etc.)

1

to be dark; to be dull; to be unassuming; to be inconspicuous; to not stand out

2

wax (for polishing)

1

trader; dealer; businessperson; fellow trader; people in the same trade

1

boarding; wooden floor

1

painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh

12

replenishment; supplementation; supplement; replacement; refilling

3

granulated sugar

3

caster sugar

3

a size smaller

1

liquid cosmetic made from loofah extract

1

business hours; opening hours; office hours

1

washing-up; dish-washing

1

to be indelibly stained or ingrained; to be dyed in deeply

1

history

1

dish drainer; drainer tray; draining basket; perforated basket

1

notebook; copy-book; note; noting down; (musical) note; laptop (computer)

2

amount sold; sales; proceeds; takings; turnover

1

ingredient; foodstuff

3

to live; to make a living; to get on with

2

smallish; on the small side; somewhat small; short swing of a bat, racquet, etc.

2

thermos bottle; vacuum flask

11

to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff

2

hu (ancient Chinese vessel shaped like a vase, usually used to store alcohol)

1

falling asleep at the wheel

1

traffic accident

1

sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)

1

to melt; to thaw; to fuse; to dissolve

3

(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around

3

meaning; called; said

1

glass bottle; glass jar; phial; vial

1

to distribute; to apportion; to divide

1

knob; handle; snack (to have with a drink); side dish; a pinch (e.g. of salt); (file) handle

1

to stop talking; to break off; to pause

2

settlement; decision

1

putting off (doing); postponement; delaying

1

to be knotty (of a tree, etc.); to be gnarled; to be rough and bony (hands, fingers, etc.); to be gnarled; to be knobby

1

restless; fidgety; in a hurry

1

sunset; sundown; end; close; year-end; end of the year

1

reply; answer; response

1

illicit love

1

rare; seldom

2