jpdb beta

(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement

2

niece

6

trying out a new sword or blade (originally on someone, but now on soaked straw targets)

1

to dominate (usu. one's husband)

2

for the first time in one's life

1

good match; suitable candidate (for marriage); good opportunity to be saved by Buddha

1

next spring

1

private secretary; amanuensis

3

as one of

1

to catch one's attention

4

ration; stipend; allowance

2

continuous service

2

career; carrier (disease, signal, warship, etc.); carrier; telephone company; career government employee

1

easy; smooth; without a hitch; quick

1

clerk; secretary; writing down; putting on record

1

many children; large family

1

reason; right

1

half-cooked; vague; halfhearted; indecisive

1

hairdresser; hairdressing

1

to comb (out); to card; to untangle (hair)

1

to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for

1

confusion; complications; being gripped by strong feelings; fit (e.g. of anger); moment (e.g. of frustration)

1

economic activity

3

undeveloped (area); unexplored (field of study); wild (areas); untapped area

1

to become public; to become known; to come out in the open; to be formal; to be official

1

laid-back; carefree; easygoing; thoughtless; happy-go-lucky

1

close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry

3

to be based in (a place)

6

Mars (Roman god); Mars (planet)

2

state (of mind); mental state; field (of activity); one's lot; circumstance; place

2

literal translation; direct translation

1

official name; formal name

2

to call one's ability into question; to weigh one's ability

3

to fit in

1

soil; breeding ground; fertile ground (for); foundation (for the development of ...)

1

to increase in value; to gain prestige

2

more than one can possibly use; countless (e.g. examples); (money) to burn; rolling in (cash)

1

two months

5

aim; goal; prospect; outlook

1

if so; if it be so; in that case; then

2

high (e.g. ball in baseball); highish; on the expensive side; comparatively expensive; wait tile which produces a winning hand with a higher score

3

even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing

2

LOL; haha

3

bad temper; bad mood

1

national border; provincial border

2

food storage; provision store; pantry

2

disgrace; discredit; dishonor; dishonour; blot; shame

1

heap; pile; stack; full measure

1

assumed name; alias

1

to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry

1