jpdb beta

to shut up; to imprison

4

colored pattern; coloured pattern

1

opera glasses

8

watching a (sports) game; spectating; observing (military operations)

2

diffusion; spread; popularization; promulgation; familiarization

1

overhaul; reconditioning

1

a.m.; before noon; ante meridiem; AM broadcasting; amplitude modulation

1

up and down, left and right; top and bottom, left and right

2

focus (of a lens); focal point; point (of a discussion, e.g. on-point, off-point)

20

magnification; leverage; amplification; competitiveness rating (e.g. for university entrance); applicant-to-acceptance ratio

3

(doing) as one is told

1

telescope

1

microscope

1

wishful thinking

6

second best

7

plastic

2

training; education; development; cultivation

1

to lower (a price, tax, standard, etc.); to bring down; to demote; to withdraw (a proposal, request, etc.); to abandon; to withdraw (troops, etc.)

2

to be at a loss for words

6

to be on the same wavelength; to think alike; to get along

1

to get on well (with someone); (lit.) to be a good match with one's horse

1

somewhat strong; fairly strong; fairly firm

5

being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem

4

to get along well with

1

to go to the bottom of an affair; to inquire into the origin

4

intelligence network; information network

3

favorite (to win); favourite; one's heart's desire; first choice; chocolate given to a man on Valentine's day out of genuine sentiment

12

temporary residence

1

point in common; common feature

2

illogical

1

to let one's guard down

5

fixed period; fixed term; regular; periodic; fixed-term commuter pass; fixed-term deposit

4

to do what one is told to (esp. of a child); to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says; to do what one wants something (one's body, legs, etc.) to do; to work as expected (e.g. of a machine); to obey (one)

5

source (of a river); fountainhead; source; origin; root

1

straight face; composed expression; nonchalant look

5

sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay

16

mixed (e.g. team, chorus)

2

the way back; the way home; return trip

3

conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; strikingly; outstandingly; especially

8

particularly; only; in the case of

9

to grow old; to age

2

height; stature

2

subdivision

3

signal whistle

3

live decoy (for hunting); decoy; bait; lure

3

leadership; generalship

2

seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; addition; inclusion; taking into account

7

commanding officer

7

fewest; least; smallest (number); youngest

4

protection

1