jpdb beta

to make eye contact

1

to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward

4

having no choice but to ...; all one can do is ...; there's nothing to do except ...; having nothing but ...; there is only ...; having only ...

4

entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule

1

to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober

1

at the same time; at once; just as ...; the moment ...; (but) at the same time; as well as

3

cheek (of the face)

3

why?; what for?; how?; by what means?

1

quickly; promptly; immediately; indifferently; coldly

1

to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress

1

to grab at; to grasp at; to clutch at

1

to put an end to something; to get something over with; to quit something one has been engaged in too long or to an excessive degree

1

apathetic; indifferent; nonchalant; callous

1

to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade

1

a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily

3

engagement; betrothal

12

tentative decision; unofficial offer (esp. job offer); informal offer

2

such; like that; that sort of

5

unpleasant; disgusting; loathsome; shameful; scandalous

1

other party; opposite party; opposing team; one's opponent; one's adversary

2

unfortunately; regrettably

1

reasonable; suitable

1

dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point

1

highest score; highest number of points; top grade; peak altitude; highest point

1

to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study

1

appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style

12

marriage

11

now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which

4

to be troubled; to have difficulty; to be bothered; to be inconvenienced; to be badly off; to be hard up

6

even though; despite; when

1

pride; dignity; self-worth

4

only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to

10

this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence

13

success; achievement; succeeding (in life); (worldly) success; prosperity

2

tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well

6

to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)

3

trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession

2

vast; huge; immense; malva nut (Scaphium affine)

1

profit; gains; benefit; advantage; grace (of God, Buddha, etc., esp. as attained through rightful actions, prayer, adherence to one's faith, etc.); blessing

1

to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to

2

ambitious person

1

new; fresh; novel

1

market (financial, stock, domestic, etc.); marketplace; exchange; (street) market

1

reclamation (e.g. of wasteland); cultivation; development; pioneering; opening up (e.g. of a new market); breaking new ground

1

hence; for that reason

2

by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means

5

necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement

2

that; those; the

11

attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance

1

to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to

3