jpdb beta

Sun

1

light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence; power

1

to rain incessantly; to downpour

1

each; respectively

4

generally; on the whole; general; rough; outline; main points

1

place; position; location; position; standing; status

2

to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)

2

entering a room; studying under a Buddhist teacher

1

applicant; candidate; person interested in doing something; person wanting to do something; interested party; volunteer

1

equal; identical; the same; no different (from); just like; equivalent

1

to try (out); to have a try (at); to test; to put to the test

2

password; watchword; motto; slogan

2

to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon

2

also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise

16

whim; caprice; fancy; capricious; fickle; whimsical

1

guard; watchman

1

(rolling) along; (rolling) over and over; with a bright, ringing sound (e.g. of a bell); (laughing) in a bright, high-pitched tone; (changing) frequently (of opinions, conversation topic, etc.); constantly; (losing) all too easily

1

one large animal (horses, cattle, etc.); head (of cattle)

1

to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst

1

someone; somebody

1

knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice; tap; click (e.g. of a retractable pen or mechanical pencil)

1

philosophy

1

setting a question (for an exam, quiz, etc.); setting a theme (for composition of poetry)

1

though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless

5

stupid; dim-witted; dense; dull; obtuse; slow

2

stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead

1

should; must; ought to

2

surely; certainly

2

sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time

1

inconsiderate; unkind; cruel; thoughtless; unthinking; mindless

1

teasing; banter; ribbing; jest; making fun (of); poking fun (at)

1

the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life

8

several; a few; number; quantity; counting; calculation; number

1

to be better (than); to be superior; to surpass; to excel; to be excellent

3

head; brains; intellect; understanding

1

outstanding talent; person of exceptional talent; gifted person

1

bright person; talented student; prodigy

1

(very) patient; persevering

1

diligent; hard-working; industrious

1

will; desire; eagerness; interest; drive; motivation

1

loyalty; faithfulness

1

such ... as; or some such

5

traditional; customary; conventional

1

feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction

2

at (a time or place); in; in (a situation, matter, etc.); on (a point); on the part of; under the authority of

3

particularly; especially; in particular; expressly

6

to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)

1

to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...

4

attending (school, college, etc.); being enrolled; being a student

3

a certain ...; some ...

2