jpdb beta

to get stuck with (some job); to end up with (something unpleasant)

1

at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being

1

advantage; benefit; profit; interest

1

unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement

1

optimism; taking an optimistic view

2

to evade (questions); to reply evasively; to beat around the bush; to throw up a smoke screen

1

to marry (a woman); to take to wife; to take in marriage

1

normal practice; proper practice

1

batsu game; punishment given to the loser of a game or contest

1

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

4

to be completely boiled; to be sufficiently boiled

3

to cover one's face

11

pace

1

to seize the initiative

1

no matter how much time passes; no matter how long you wait; (taking) forever

1

to match; to be a match for; to rival; to equal; to compare with

4

aha!; yes sir

4

not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe; not completely displeasing; fairly pleasing

2

to persuade; to urge; to coax; to make advances (to); to seduce; to court

5

to get drunk; to become intoxicated; to feel sick (e.g. in a vehicle); to become nauseated; to be elated; to be exalted

3

to gulp down (alcohol, poison, etc.); to quaff; to down

2

for a while; for some time; for a period

2

best regards; please take care of; please do

3

doorknob; door knob; door handle

1

Bertrand

165

Bart; Burt; Vad

89

dear (old); fondly remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic

2

friend; companion; comrade; accompaniment; companion (e.g. book); complement

4

fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift

1

lower floor

1

stairs; stairway; staircase

3

balcony

1

night; evening; dinner

5

deep breath

2

to sober up

1

reserve; spare; preparation; preliminaries

3

to burn; to get fired up

2

with a pat; with a tap; with a pop; with a crack; casually (throw); carelessly

1

to be connected (to); to be joined together; to connect (of a telephone call, the internet, etc.); to get through; to lead (to an outcome); to bring about (a result); to be lined up (e.g. of cars)

1

from now; from this moment; henceforth

3

to get late; to advance; to wear on

1

late at night

1

living room

1

fellow men; between men; among men; man-to-man

2

old friend; old pal

2

quality; value; nature; inherent quality; logical quality

2

to need; to call for; to require

1

correspondence (to); equivalence; suitability; coordination; dealing with; coping with

4

towards; against; regarding; in contrast with

3

to let one's guard down

2