jpdb beta

but; however; although

15

he; she; that guy; that; that one; that thing

3

platform; podium; (ceremonial) mound; world (of haiku, art, etc.); (literary) circles; (arch.) mandala

1

to nail (to something); to nail down; to bang (e.g. one's head); to knock; to throw (at a wall, on the floor, etc.); to fling (at)

2

sigh

3

to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up

7

to betray; to turn traitor (to); to double-cross; to disappoint; to let down

3

shock (emotional); shock (physical); impact; crisis (esp. financial); event that rattles the markets; (circulatory) shock

3

remainder; remnant; not very; not much; too much; excessively

1

to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)

1

world; society; people; the public

1

sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)

2

to be surprised; to be taken aback; to be amazed; to be frightened; to be startled; to be alarmed

6

well, I must admit ...

1

honestly speaking; in truth; in all honesty; to be frank

3

thief; burglar; robber; theft; burglary; robbery

19

from the beginning

1

to be found; to be discovered

3

by chance; by accident; accidentally; occasionally; once in a while; now and then

1

timing

3

good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial

10

than; in comparison to; rather than; over; above

3

excavation; exhumation; digging up; discovery (of a new fact, talent, etc.); finding; unearthing

1

to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern

6

greed; craving; desire; appetite; hunger; avarice

1

to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)

2

suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy

7

to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)

5

to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)

4

very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly

1

researcher

1

to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned

8

funds; capital

4

how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how

3

interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun

5

this and that; this or that; one thing after another

1

all the more; still more

1

no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook

2

to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up

9

cooperation; collaboration; help; support

3

question; query

3

hesitation; bewilderment; illusion; delusion; inability to reach enlightenment

4

even

8

to show; to display; to make (something or someone) look ...; to present an appearance of ...; to make (something) worth watching; to be entertaining; to have (something) looked at (by a specialist)

13

to answer; to reply

6

very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point

3

smile

12

to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind

8

OK; okay; fine (without); not needed; unnecessary

1

from the beginning; from the first; of course; not to mention ...; not only ... but also ...

1