jpdb beta

regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected

4

to shrug one's shoulders

10

chance; opportunity

8

originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful

11

evident; plain; distinct; clear

1

to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple

12

mediation; good offices; influential person; person of influence; (arch.) eloquence; (arch.) eloquent person

1

implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization

2

-ness; indicates assertion; come (on); come now; er; um; indicates scrutiny, critique or mistrust

51

virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith

1

to stick (to); to cling (to); to adhere (to); to stay (in a place); to stick close (to someone); to follow (someone) around

2

even (e.g. even a child)

21

weak person; the weak; vulnerable person; disadvantaged person

1

to torment; to harass; to tease; to extort; to shake down; to demand money

2

to enjoy; to take pleasure in; to have a good time; to look forward to

13

whether (or not); if

7

peace of mind; relief; (sense of) security; safety; assurance; confidence

15

covered with; stained; smeared

2

slave; servant; slavery

10

slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)

2

to buy; to purchase; to buy out

2

viscously; stickily

2

to dash over oneself (e.g. water); to take (e.g. shower); to bask in (e.g. the sun); to suffer (e.g. an attack); to draw (e.g. criticism, attention, praise); to have heaped upon

19

unpleasant; disagreeable; nasty; lewd; lascivious; obscene

2

to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted

14

at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because

2

absurd; unreasonable; rash; reckless; excessive; immoderate

6

resentful; bitter; reproachful; regrettable; disappointing; frustrating

1

to see (someone) off; to escort; to watch (someone or something) go out of sight; to follow with one's eyes; to let (a bus, pitch, etc.) go by; to let pass; to postpone

8

in that way; like that; that way

1

to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to welcome (a proposal, advice, etc.); to take kindly to; to do with pleasure

15

today; this day

5

main event

1

versus; against; to (e.g. score of 4 to 2, ratio of 3 to 1, vote of 320 to 180); toward ...; to ...; equal footing

1

in-house; (on) the grounds; (in) the premises; hall; theatre; theater

1

to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)

2

field; field; meadow; field (of interest, study, etc.); field; field (in a form, web page, etc.)

31

square

1

stage (of a theatre, concert hall, etc.); stage performance; stage production; setting (of a story); scene; sphere (of activity)

23

establishment; institution; installation (of a machine or equipment)

8

moreover; in addition

1

to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even

4

expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...

1

to be noisy; to be astir; to rustle; to murmur

8

maximum number; maximum; limit

2

to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise

26

starting field which contains the November and/or December 20-point card

3

to be within one's capabilities; to be easy to chew

2

face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members

1

next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour

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