jpdb beta

warmly; cordially; with tender care

1

to trust; to relax one's guard (around)

1

at the window; by the window; next to the window

2

to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic

1

having little left; having few remaining; running short; running low; scant

2

things one is carrying; things one has on one's person; thing one owns; one's property; mistress; lover

2

conditional; qualified; with conditions attached

1

entering; going into

1

signature; autograph

1

to write (e.g. a letter); to draw up (a document); to take down (e.g. notes); to have (lunch, dinner, etc.); to eat

1

independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation

3

you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs; a small sacrifice may be necessary to solve a more pressing problem

1

impudent; shameless; brazen; forward; audacious; cheeky

1

knowledge; awareness; acceptance; consent; forgiving; pardoning

1

if; when; when it comes to ...; as for ...; why don't you ...; why not ...

3

as much as one can; as much as possible

2

food situation

1

cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)

3

certain; sure; no doubt; reliable; dependable

3

above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent

3

to respond; to answer; to accept (an invitation, offer, etc.); to comply with (a request, etc.); to suit; to match

1

to do so; to do thus

2

the very best; utmost

2

I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...

5

to contemplate; to ponder; to think over; to turn over in one's mind; to reflect; to muse

1

straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct

1

to backfire; to produce a result opposite to what was expected or intended

2

actually; really; truly; in practice; practically

3

urgent; requiring quick (response)

1

is that so?

1

sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable

2

not a word to anyone; keep it secret; mum's the word

1

belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of; serving (in the military, congress, etc.)

3

hygiene; sanitation; cleanliness; toilet; restroom; bathroom

7

number of persons; personnel

1

increasing the number of staff; hiring more people

1

dirty things (dishes, laundry, etc.)

1

washing; laundry; relaxation; rejuvenation; melting away (of worries, fatigue, etc.)

3

washing; cleansing; cleaning; cleansing (one's mind and body)

3

face; mask; face guard; striking the head (in kendo); surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect

3

first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface

1

assistance; support; subsidy; supplement; spotting (in weight training)

1

timid; fainthearted; weak-willed

2

reserved; introverted; reticent; shy; withdrawn

1

irrigation water; water for fire; city water; cistern water

4

plastic container (e.g. gas can, water can or similar)

5

back (esp. of a building, etc.); rear; behind

1

bucket; pail

10

to throw into

5

to draw (water); to ladle; to pour (into a cup); to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with

4