jpdb beta

confession; acknowledgement; acknowledgment

1

to wither (esp. plants as winter draws near); to fade; to shrivel; to pass one's prime; to start deteriorating; to begin to decline

1

to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat

3

complete desperation

1

sneakily; secretly; stealthily; on the sly

2

towards; against; regarding; in contrast with

4

there, there

1

one has no other choice but to do what one has to do

1

ha ha ha; hee hee hee

2

during; for the duration of

2

hair ornaments

19

good luck charm; uttered when using magic; abracadabra; presto

4

normally; habitually

2

to have meaning; to be meaningful

7

inarticulate; clumsy with words; poor at speaking

5

to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself

1

reconciliation; make peace with

6

spirit; heart; disposition

2

irresolute; hesitant

1

at once; immediately; without delay; promptly

2

in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)

1

to leave one's seat

2

to wish someone good luck; to wish someone success

1

to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about

2

to appear on the stage

1

number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout

6

unbelievable (extent)

1

to dress oneself up; to deck oneself out

1

propaganda activities

1

evening glow; red sunset; afterglow (of sunset)

1

(around the) neck; nape; collar (at the front)

2

just before

1

dark purple

1

surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement

3

to insert; to put in; to plant (a cutting); to strike; to arrange (flowers); to wear (a sword) in one's belt

3

to get drunk

2

work; labor; achievement; performance; salary; income

3

one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism

1

shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early

1

to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in

5

to manage something successfully; to be successful

1

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

4

having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way

2

to stiffen; to become stiff

6

continually; continuously; incessantly; without interruption

1

prosperity; bustle; activity; crowd; turnout

1

cannot be compared with; no match for

2

characteristic; feature; idiosyncrasy; spot color (in printing)

1

to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble

7

animal

8