jpdb beta

to rot; to go bad; to corrode; to weather; to become useless; to blunt; to become depraved

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to beat into shape

1

path of retreat

1

dull sound; muffled sound

1

with a thud

1

achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service

1

to push out; to project; to stick out; to hand over (e.g. to the police)

1

to steal; to plagiarize; to steal (a technique, idea, etc.); to do stealthily; to do during scant time; to steal a base

6

lattice; latticework; window bars; grid; grating

2

to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to have a smattering of

1

light; illumination; glow; lamp; light

4

exclamation of surprised disappointment, disgust, or worry (yuck, ick, ack, eeew, crap!, blech, gross)

1

scorch; burn; burnt rice; part of ceramic glaze that has become dark or darkish-brown during firing

5

to stick to; to cling to; to adhere to

1

with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new

5

showy; ostentatious

1

thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill

1

sink (e.g. in a kitchen); cruising (e.g. taxi); strolling (entertainer, musician, etc.); washing area (in a Japanese-style bath); back-washing service (in a public bath); floating (something on water)

2

bump; lump; protuberance; swelling

1

to cool (from room temperature); to chill; to calm down; to cool off; to be frightened (at); to be scared (of)

2

rare; strange; odd; peculiar

1

dead of night; midnight

1

in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of

1

complaint; troubles; objection; grievance

5

to declare; to plead

1

to provide; to furnish; to equip; to install

1

simple; plain; modest; frugal; reserved

3

bench

1

a lot more; much more; and then some; and plenty more than that

3

(the) whole face

4

starry sky

5

to become muddy; to become cloudy; to become dull (of a sound, color, etc.); to become hoarse; to become impure (of a heart, society, etc.); to be corrupted

1

development; growth

1

convenient; handy; useful

3

compensation; indemnification; reparation; consideration

4

shooting star; falling star; meteor; blaze (wide white stripe down the face of a horse)

5

to leave a trail; to leave traces; to have a lasting effect

1

eavesdropping

11

over-familiar

1

friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable; good-humored; good-humoured

4

steam; vapour; vapor

2

to taste; to try (food or drink)

6

gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)

2

to warm; to heat

6

to taste; to taste of; to have a taste

2

breakup (of a ceremony, wedding, party, meeting, etc.); closure

1

before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares

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secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)

12

staringly; scrutinizing; scrutinising

4

light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence

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