jpdb beta

base (of operations); site; location; center; foothold; stronghold

14

casual; unconcerned; nonchalant; ordinary; normal; regular

1

to hit a nerve; to go for the throat; to touch a sore spot

1

to grimace; to frown

3

to be at a loss for words

1

baton (relay, orchestral conducting, etc.)

1

to move (to another place or state); to change (e.g. of state, affiliation, scenery, etc.); to spread (of a fire, smell, etc.); to catch (an illness); to move (e.g. of one's focus); to change (e.g. of one's interest)

1

to be in danger of; to be liable to; to be at risk of

1

to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause

4

drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office

2

nine parts; ninety percent; mostly; nine percent

1

lateness; tardiness; arriving late

1

to be sorry; to beg someone's pardon; to be much obliged; to be grateful; to be amazed; to be greatly impressed

1

losing one's nerve; feeling awkward; feeling timid; feeling hesitant; feeling nervous; feeling diffident

1

elder; senior; senior monk; dean; presbyter

2

mind and body

1

today; this day

1

(your) time

1

to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against

1

summer

1

since; henceforth; ever since

1

joint; knuckle; tune; melody; node (of a plant stem); joint

1

gold (metal); gold (color); gold (medal); first place (prize); something of great value; something golden (e.g. silence); money

1

silkworm (Bombyx mori)

1

recommendation; putting in a good word for someone

2

thank you

1

to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut

1

by all rights; legally speaking; properly speaking

1

to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by

1

duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage

2

meeting again; reunion

4

to come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be answered (of a prayer); to be requited (of love)

1

still (continuing); as ever; further

2

(hand) gesture; movement of the hand

1

to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command

2

self-satisfaction; (self-)complacency; smugness

1

to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant

2

first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole

4

loser; defeated person; the defeated

1

pain; agony; suffering; distress; torment

2

cushion; cushion (to soften the blow); mitigation

2

to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to

1

reception (e.g. of visitors); dealing with

1

meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous

1

back; behind; rear

5

at least; at most; (even) just

3

the very best; utmost

1

to each his own; people differ; different people (have different likes)

1

young person; youngster; greenhorn; novice; inexperienced person

1

unmanned; uninhabited; unattended; shorthandedness; lack of help

1