jpdb beta

defense; defence

1

it is no exaggeration to say; it is not too much to say

2

just a minute; small quantity

2

orphan; person without friends

2

birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)

1

ignorance; innocence; stupidity

1

warning; advice

10

presentation (of documents); submission (of an application, report, etc.); production (e.g. of evidence); introduction (e.g. of a bill); filing; turning in

1

to explain clearly; to give detailed instructions

1

to wait and see; to see how the land lies

1

to go (come) inside; to step into; to enter

1

firmly rooted; deep-seated

1

to grant (a request); to accept; to hear (a prayer); to comply with (a demand)

1

favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome

1

name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext

1

charge; duty; person in charge; connection; linking

1

seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; addition; inclusion; taking into account

1

woman; lady; adult female

1

children

1

in proportion to; according to; depending on

1

auntie; older woman

1

is it?; isn't it?; be; is

2

plump

1

aunt; old lady; ma'am

2

latest; newest; late-breaking (news)

1

reference; example; inquiry (about a product, business deal, etc.); enquiry; being summoned to appear to court; witness

1

master (of a house, shop, etc.); husband; sir; boss; patron of a mistress, geisha, bar or nightclub hostess; sugar daddy

2

housewife; mistress (of the house); homemaker

1

chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox

1

well known; well connected

1

hearsay

1

spreading factor

1

first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface

1

laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)

3

long (time that has passed); old (story)

1

to get down to business; to cut to the chase; to get straight to the point; to move on to the main subject

1

to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain

1

brisk; lively; energetic

1

forcefulness of speech; influential voice

1

joining (a club, organization, etc.); becoming a member; entry; admission; subscription; affiliation

2

leaping; activity; leapfrog (over a problem); making a leap (e.g. in logic); making great strides; making rapid progress

1

to enclose; to impound; to cut off; to corral

1

repetitious; long-winded; heavy (taste); (overly) rich; gaudy (colour, design, etc.); loud

1

curt; point-blank

1

to happen to meet; to come across

1

to get to know each other; to make acquaintance

1

invitation; introduction; temptation

1

largest company; industry leader

1

newspaper story (article, account)

1

to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over

1