jpdb beta

digest

1

to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known

4

without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory

4

to overlook; to command a view of; to look down on; to despise; to look down on

1

enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful

2

to establish a lead; to distinguish (between); to ascertain or tell the difference (between); to discriminate

2

to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross

2

just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that

2

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

2

particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information

1

even; even if; even though; because of; on the grounds that

1

beginning; start; outset

1

selfishness; egotism; egoism; (being) self-centered; without consulting; (doing) as one pleases

1

the very best; utmost

2

idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression

1

even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed

4

probable; likely

1

to use and then throw away

1

you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!

1

rather; better

1

half day

1

preparatory phase; preparatory period

1

mistake; error; blunder

3

conviction; belief; confidence

3

checkmate

2

far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry

1

setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference

1

having a poor endgame; missing at the last turn

1

self-conceit; pride

1

to draw the conclusion that ...; to conclude

1

path; route; itinerary

1

snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)

1

grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth

1

fortuitous; luck; windfall; godsend; good fortune

1

clear; precise; definite; distinct

1

to finish; to get it over with; to settle; to pay back; to get along (without something); to make do with (without)

1

ruin; destruction; fall

4

the future (usually distant); future tense; the world to come

5

scheme; tactic; stratagem; trick

2

to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)

2

to cross one's mind; to occur to one

1

to do whatever it takes; to use every trick in the book; to use any means; to stop at nothing

1

all-purpose; utility; universal; all-powerful; almighty; omnipotent

1

extreme; radical

1

obedient; gentle; meek; submissive; docile

1

piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)

4

on purpose; deliberately; intentionally

2

to accept; to receive; to agree

1

stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)

2

efficient

2