jpdb beta

to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to decipher; to count

6

-ish; -like

5

and so on; and so forth; et cetera; comment; criticism

4

notebook; memorandum; commonplace book

2

instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for

5

slanting; tilted; sloping; distorted (feeling); slanted (e.g. view of the world); bad (mood)

3

by any standard; (not) even as flattery

2

good handwriting; skillful penmanship; speedy writing; vigorous writing

1

deciphering; decoding

1

place; point; part; counter for places, parts, passages, etc.

2

very much; very many; more and more

1

whole; entirety; whatever (is the matter)

4

to grasp the meaning

1

materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis

11

detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)

8

value; worth; merit

6

near oneself; close to one; familiar

1

plant; vegetation

1

among these; between these; of these; in here; in this

1

overwhelming

4

acquisition; obtaining; coming to hand

1

clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)

2

as if it were about oneself

1

careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering

2

sidelong glance; short grain (paper)

1

to flash (e.g. lightning); to flicker; to flutter (e.g. flag); to wave; to flash into one's mind (e.g. an idea); to come to one suddenly

3

to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something

1

one's share; one's portion

3

to divide; to cut; to halve; to break; to crack; to dilute; to fall below

2

chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach

3

swelling; bulge; puff

1

corner of the eye

2

to hang; to suspend; to hang oneself; to hoist an opponent off of his feet by his loincloth; to turn upwards (as if being pulled); to be slanted (of eyes)

4

to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry

21

messy; confused; chaotic; complaining about various things

1

beginning; outset; first; onset

7

half and half; fifty-fifty

1

fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly

3

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

2

diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily

8

fee contingent upon success; contingency fee; completion bonus

1

to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with

11

please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of

1

one's own work; making by oneself

1

to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)

1

pure; true; genuine; unmixed

3

virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith

2

meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly

1

to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations

6

accent (on a syllable, word); stress; intonation; inflection; (language) accent (e.g. American, British); accent (e.g. in a design)

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