jpdb beta

writing brush; paintbrush; writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; writing (composing text); the written word

1

to add to one's circle of friends (or colleagues, etc.); to take in; to accept

1

expansion; extension; magnification; enlargement; escalation; spread

2

group member

5

retirement

1

to employ; to hire; to take on; to charter (a car, boat, etc.); to hire

2

to settle down (and deal with something); to concentrate all one's energy (on something); to settle oneself (in a place); to settle down (somewhere); to take a solid stance; to lower one's center of gravity (centre)

1

opportunity; chance; good time (to do); trend; tendency; momentum

1

knowing; being aware (of); (an) acquaintance

1

theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse

3

to place (in position); to fix; to install; to seat (someone); to settle (upon something); to fix (e.g. one's gaze)

5

to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for

1

arms; weapons (of war); armor; armour

1

warehouse; storehouse; cellar; magazine; granary; godown

1

be (that) as it may; having said that

2

(not) readily; (not) easily; (not) right away; (not) simply; (not) without difficulty

1

to reach out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to get involved in; to embark on; to start a fight; to get physical with

1

depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit

1

to shame the name (of); to blot the reputation (of)

1

ingenious idea; excellent plan; bright idea

1

how about ...?; what about ...?; I wonder; I don't know

1

at a glance; by accident

1

to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb

1

loyalty; sincerity; allegiance; fidelity; integrity

1

to deepen; to heighten; to intensify

1

appointment; nomination; ordination; commission; designation

5

superior (in rank); top; higher order (e.g. byte); host computer (of connected device)

1

lesson; discipline; example (e.g. set a bad example); revelation

1

check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding (a runner) on base

1

bluff

1

treasuring; cherishing; prizing; holding dear

1

to be fragrant; to smell (good); to stink; to smell (bad); to glow; to be bright

2

to build up one's strength; to get stronger; to give (someone) strength; to cheer (someone) up; to encourage (someone)

1

younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice

1

black; black stone; guilt; guilty person

2

annihilation; extermination; (total) destruction; wiping out

2

strength; power; energy; military strength; army; (number of) troops

2

saint; holy woman

1

fame; popularity; reputation

1

Kikou

1

war; battle; match; game; competition

2

each country; every country; various countries; all countries

2

dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook

1

thirteen; 13; king

1

cavalry

1

hero; bold person; daring person; great person; extraordinary person

1

coercion; overpowering; overawing; daunting

1

meagre; meager; scarce; limited; destitute; hard up

1

to find resolution; to be settled; to be collected; to be assembled; to be well arranged; to be in order

1

efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services

2