jpdb beta

point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes

1

getting deeply involved; going deeply into; going too far (into something)

1

extension of a straight line; (conclusion) following as an extension of (an argument)

1

light (flavor, color, etc.); simple; plain; frank; candid; easygoing

3

vibration; vibrato; trill

3

to stop; to halt; to have (someone) stay; to put up (a guest); to fasten; to pin

1

to push up (one's hair) with one's fingers; to comb up; to smooth back (a wisp of hair)

1

currying favour; sucking up; being anxious to please; bootlicker

2

papier-mâché; something that looks good superficially; sham

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 overwhelmed; to be overcome; to be intimidated; to be daunted

1

to be granted (e.g. a title); to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be gifted with (a talent); to be taught (e.g. a secret technique); to be instructed; to be initiated

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

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 screw up; to fail

1

equally (well); as ... as; no less ... than ...; evenly matched; well-matched

1

to be ...-ing; to have ...-ed; to be ...-ed

2

red pickled ginger

2

cold tofu (served with condiments)

2

to come back (of an illness, cold weather, etc.); to return; to recur; to happen again

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 (sauce)

1

heap; pile; stack; full measure

1

hook; hook; hook

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; rock'n'roller

28

to fall; to drop; to fail (an exam); to lose (a contest, election, etc.); to be unsuccessful

2

counter for places (offices, facilities, stations)

2