jpdb beta

to hit a nerve; to go for the throat; to touch a sore spot

1

to keep silent

1

to look away; to avert one's eyes

1

opinion; point of view; visual point

1

monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself

1

treatment; reception; service; working conditions; salary; pay

1

charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal

1

to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)

4

requital of a favour (favor); repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)

1

easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply

1

to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants

1

inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)

1

to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off

1

to be playful; to gambol; to be amused (with something); to flirt with

1

fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material

1

talent; ability

1

to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by

1

point in time; occasion

1

defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)

1

rich person

2

to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)

1

it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...

2

to change one's mind

1

coming; going; being (somewhere); come; go; stay

1

and then; in addition to that; also; even so

2

to coil around (of a child or animal); to grab (usu. out of playfulness or affection); to cling

1

quickly; swishing; whooshing

1

to pull in (fish); to land

1

to escape; to run away

1

fresh (e.g. fish); lively; spirited; animated

1

for use of customers or guests

1

busy (phone)

1

to tell (somebody) to (do something)

1

gait; walk; stride; trace (e.g. of route taken by hunted criminal); track; trail

1

to go up the stairs

1

basket (shopping, etc.); hamper; cage

2

wisdom; jnana (higher knowledge)

1

shut-in; stay-at-home; hikikomori; social withdrawal; shunning other people

2

story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend

1

sermon; preaching; remonstration; scolding; lecturing

1

intention; aim; design

1

each; every

2

going through; going via; going by way of

1

meow; miaow; cat

1

outside (e.g. of a building); exterior; outside (of a group, company, etc.); outside world

1

drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office

1

association; socializing; socialising; fellowship

1

nectar

1

canelé

7

sentimental; mushy; sugary; saccharine; sickly-sweet

1