jpdb beta

to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)

2

to be in one's debt

2

grave marker; gravestone; headstone; writing on a headstone (name, date of death, etc.)

1

mostly; almost; nearly; roughly; approximately; about

2

in front of a grave

1

promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)

8

performance of one's official duties

4

standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum

5

contract; compact; agreement

4

during absence from home

1

ready consent

3

quality; value; nature; inherent quality; logical quality

4

preferential treatment; special treatment; discrimination; express delivery; special delivery

4

to have an eye on; to zero in on

10

chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus

11

to have no way of knowing; to be completely ignorant of

1

company employee; office worker; white-collar worker

1

ending; quitting; closing; ending before one had time to do something one wanted or intended to

2

discovery (of a plot, misdeed, etc.); detection; exposure; disclosure

3

so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here

5

property; fortune; means; assets

1

(this) shrine; (this) company; (this) firm

1

sponsor

4

broadcasting station; broadcaster

12

(written) proposal

1

mere; only a ...

2

economy; economics; finance; (one's) finances; being economical; economy

2

as a matter of fact; actually; effectively; in reality; in effect

1

saviour; savior; messiah

1

cutie; sweetie

1

this and that; one thing or another

2

to wait upon; to serve

2

only; merely; but; no more than

4

to dominate (usu. one's husband)

1

pity; sympathy; compassion; affection; love

2

to bear; to endure

7

harem

6

to mistake one thing for another; to mix up two things; to confuse two things; to misunderstand; to misapprehend

1

oh!; dear me; my goodness; well well; I say

4

suspicious; doubtful

4

to change; to exchange; to convert; to renew; to throw a switch; to replace

6

something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment

1

preface; introduction; preamble

2

large company; large enterprise; large corporation

1

(a) principle; (a) reason; (a) point; some truth

6

dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest

2

till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)

4

to blow into; to breathe into; to inspire; to indoctrinate; to record (music, video, etc.)

5

leaving something where it is; abandoning something

3

sealed letter

5