jpdb beta

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

6

ingenious idea; excellent plan; bright idea

2

I feel that ...; I feel as though ...; I have a feeling that ...; I have the impression that ...; I think that ...

2

encirclement; encircling net; tight besiegement

3

to weaken

2

loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback

1

anyway; anyhow; at any rate; in any case

2

advantage; advantage (in soccer, rugby, etc.); advantage rule; advantage (in tennis)

4

to the extent possible; as much as possible; as far as possible; whenever possible; wherever possible; if (at all) possible

1

above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent

8

(one's parents') home

1

charming; fascinating; attractive

2

garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area

2

's house; 's home

2

trouble; difficulties; dispute; confusion; disorder; mess

2

summer

1

it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?

2

that's true; of course; obviously

6

summer vacation; summer holiday

1

a period (of time)

1

to do

2

or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean

11

to deceive; to cheat; to falsify; to misrepresent; to evade (a question, taxes, etc.); to dodge

1

repeatedly; frequently; over and over; exceedingly; sincerely; very much

1

while (one is at it); when; on the occasion of; at the same time (as); on one's way (to); by the way

11

to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble

7

long ago; a long time ago; already

8

question; inquiry; enquiry

6

briskly; smartly; promptly; clearly; lucidly

1

surreal; surrealism; shul; schul

1

impression given by a painting or image

1

compared to

1

if; when; when it comes to ...; as for ...; why don't you ...; why not ...

1

still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet

3

inexperienced person; novice; greenhorn; green hand

1

outrageous; wild (ambition, idea, etc.); crazy; inordinate; extravagant (e.g. claims); audacious

1

word; word

1

with a twitch (e.g. an eyebrow); with a dip; with a bob; with a flutter

1

topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news

3

morning; breakfast

5

chrysanthemum flower

3

horse; horse racing; promoted bishop; knight (court card in mekuri karuta and unsun karuta)

1

to cover (with something); to put on (e.g. someone's head); to pour liquid (on something); to dash liquid (over something); to plate (something) with metal; to cover (with a dental crown); to add (e.g. music to a video)

3

quite absurd thing; something ridiculous that makes one laugh; extremely irritating thing

1

taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair

3

idea; plan; fancy; impulse; thought; whim

1

to be careful; to be discreet; to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to be purified; to be chaste

1

zebra

1

racehorse

1

comedy

4