jpdb beta

to misfire; to come to naught; to end in failure; to fizzle out; to fall flat

1

few days

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to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate

1

reply; answer

2

eyebrow; eyebrows

2

congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!

2

to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up

2

sharp parting remark; parting threat

1

district; region; the country; countryside; civilian society

4

to become related (through marriage, adoption, etc.); to form a connection (with Buddha)

1

spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention

4

to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely

1

punch (with the fist); punching (a hole); hole punch; punch (drink); punch (in a song, speech, etc.); impact

1

leaving one's seat

1

interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)

5

with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting

1

to collide; to clash

2

leaving (e.g. work at end of day); withdrawal (e.g. from a noble's or superior's presence); exit (e.g. from a market)

1

in a positive sense of the word; in the best sense of the word; in a good way

1

tsk tsk; oh-oh; huh; what's that?

2

not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe

1

chill; shakes; ague

1

to draw in (one's body); to duck (one's head)

1

hey; say; look

2

meaning; significance; sense

11

overserious; deeply sincere; very earnest

1

is that so? (generally rhetorical)

13

quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument

1

serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady

1

to take (someone) by surprise; to do something unexpected

1

to lose sight of; to miss

1

sermon; preaching; remonstration; scolding; lecturing

1

passing mark; qualifying marks (score)

4

to keep; to put aside (for somebody); to keep possession (usu. the ball in sports); quipu; quippu

1

suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy

1

to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float

1

substitute for a proper greeting (e.g. gift)

1

yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh

5

resuscitation; regeneration; reformation; rehabilitation; playback; regeneration (sound, etc.)

2

to go away; to become more distant; to fade away; to be estranged

4

rebuilding; reconstruction; rehabilitation; protoform reconstruction

2

idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk

3

look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute

1

to shine; to glitter; to sparkle

6

to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into

8

self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)

3

preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving

9

flying; false start; doing something before the arranged time; breaking a street date

1

to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service

1

perhaps; probably; generous; many; much

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