jpdb beta

to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken

5

to steal a glance; to intercept and read (e.g. other people's email)

3

obvious; clear; plain; evident; apparent; explicit

1

successor

1

in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)

2

family quarrel

1

to kill each other

1

(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience

3

to rise (suddenly) in the world (to a higher position)

8

scandal

1

exile; banishment; eviction; elimination (e.g. of poverty); removal

2

to be unable to do; to find something difficult to do

1

to suddenly understand (esp. on basis of experience or memory); to come to mind; to recall (in a flash); to be reminded of; to call to mind; to think of

2

convenient

2

either way; in any case; one way or another

6

to lose hope

1

even ... (e.g. "even a genius")

1

independence; self-reliance

2

unsuitable; inappropriate; improper

1

superior; better

2

tax yields; revenue

5

anywhere

2

to mistake someone for someone else; to misread; to misjudge

1

hateful; abominable; poor-looking; amazing; fantastic; admirable

1

stomach; Chinese "stomach" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)

2

to look downwards; to lower one's eyes

2

heavy (feeling, etc.); gloomy (weather, etc.); oppressive (atmosphere, etc.); stifling; strained

1

to excel at; to be proficient at; to grow old; to ripen; to rise high (e.g. the sun)

1

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

2

to trample down; to devastate

1

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

2

tactics

9

overwhelming victory; crushing victory; sweeping victory; landslide victory

3

to cancel; to call off

2

bitter experience; misery; distress; grief; sad thoughts; hardship

1

clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely

1

to look daunted; to look embarrassed; to be disappointed

1

to make a fist; to clench one's fist

4

to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with

2

to ask a question; to begin to ask a question

1

all; every

3

self-; from ...; this ... (in contrast to some other ...); aforementioned

6

before long

1

to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)

4

fresh made; freshly baked; freshly roasted

1

to steam (food, towel, etc.); to be hot and humid; to be sultry

1

bacon

1

a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow

1

thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)

1

to become empty; to be emptied

1