jpdb beta

to detain; to check; to restrain; to stop

2

to be able (to do); to be capable (of doing)

3

in respect of; in regard to; as for

1

to one's heart's content

1

as soon as ...; just after ...; immediately after ...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly

2

silence; stillness; quietness

1

luxury; splendour; splendor; prosperity

1

to offer; to present; to set someone up in a high position; to revere at a distance; to do respectfully

6

translation; deciphering; decoding; translation

1

secretary; councillor; councilor

2

prayer; supplication

2

troublesome; bothersome

3

word; term; language; speech

1

on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently

2

to sink (into); to get depressed

2

tired; frazzled; tiresome; tiring; draining

4

reply; response; answer

2

circuitous; roundabout; indirect

2

dealing with (people, customers, complaints, etc.); receiving (callers, visitors, etc.); attending to; handling; serving

1

frown; scowl; grimace

1

to change completely; to change suddenly

1

middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years

12

inexperienced person; young person; novice; greenhorn

2

to flatter; to curry favour (with); to play up (to); to suck up (to); to toady (to)

1

composition; construction; formation; makeup; structure; organization

9

something or other; one thing or another; this or that

5

to be led by; to be headed by

2

canteen; post exchange; PX

7

(verbal) message; word (from someone)

6

request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance

3

or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other

4

cylindrical; tubular

1

letter; note; epistle; correspondence

3

opening (a letter, parcel, etc.); breaking the seal; unboxing (a product); unsealed mail

1

sealing wax

2

to get used to; to get familiar with; to get skillful (in doing); to become proficient

5

contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade

4

to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check

6

pride; dignity; self-worth

4

prejudice; bias; distorted view

1

doubting; distrustful; incredulous; suspicious

2

errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use

2

front (in battle)

12

reward; prize

1

then; and (then); in that case; if so

3

(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move

5

to treat (someone) to (something); to give (someone) a treat; to buy (someone a meal, drink, etc.); to be extravagant; to live in luxury

2

chores; odd jobs; miscellaneous affairs; miscellaneous expenses

3

boy; juvenile; child

8

downtown

2