jpdb beta

to comb upwards; to brush up (a loose strand of hair); to turn up a lamp wick

1

currying favour; being anxious to please; bootlicker

2

papier mâché; something that looks good superficially

1

in a bad mood

2

expressing one's mind; speaking out

1

violence; reckless action; (an) outrage

1

to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath

1

to be overawed; to be overpowered; to lose the mental battle

1

to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be given an award; to be gifted or endowed (e.g. with a talent); to be blessed (e.g. with a child); to be initiated (e.g. into a secret)

1

giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis); qilin (Chinese unicorn); (arch.) horse that can ride 1000 ri in a day

2

rolling (something) up by spinning it around; coiling

1

shoulder bag

1

gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance

1

funds; capital

1

floral pattern

1

wrapping paper

7

careful selection; careful screening; hand-picking

2

additional; extraordinary; outside the norms; special case

1

oops; uh oh; drats

1

no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook

1

to make a mistake; to mess up; to make an error; to err

1

equally (talented, etc.); evenly; neck and neck; nip and tuck

1

(long-handled) bamboo winnow used to sift earth or sand

2

red pickled ginger

2

cold tofu

2

to come back; to return; to recur

4

bravo

1

asparagus

2

beer mug; stein; tankard

1

on closer reflection; on second thought; come to think of it; actually

1

taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven

1

collection of pictures

1

hiding; concealing; being hidden; pocket

1

promising stock; stock with potential; hopeful stock; promising person; person with good prospects

1

quiet unsociable person; obstinate person; blockhead

1

(doing the) mopping

2

ketchup; catsup

1

Tabasco; jalapeno sauce; pepper sauce

1

heap; pile; stack; full measure

1

hook (fishing, golf, boxing, etc.)

1

kidney

1

ready fire-power; battle-ready forces; immediate asset (to a team or firm); someone who can be an immediately effective player or worker

1

locker; rocker

28

to fall down; to drop

2

to chase; to run after; to pursue

1

foolishness; fool; moha (ignorance, folly)

1

Leigh (Britain); Ri; Li; Lie

1

tilefish (Branchiostegus spp.); blanquillo; horse-head fish

1

in every nook and corner; from A to Z; from head to toe; from cover to cover

4

leakage; omission; oversight; I; me

1