jpdb beta

exit; gateway; way out; outlet; vent; leak

3

mother; wife

1

ahem; harrumph

1

now that; since; so long as; because

1

ought to do; have to do; must do; feel obliged to

1

to dodge (e.g. a question); to evade; to sidestep; to give (someone) the slip

1

first night; first watch of the night; bridal night

1

reference book

1

to lay bare; to expose; to reveal

1

to wave one's hand

3

giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange

2

as one of

1

to talk (a person) down; to confute

1

escort

1

laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)

2

grandiose; exaggerated

1

severe; harsh

1

it seems that; as if

1

with a clatter; with a fling (opening a door, window, etc.); bright and clear (weather, sky, etc.); perfectly (fine weather); nicely dry (laundry, air, etc.); crisply (fried, cooked, etc.); cheerfully

1

congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present

3

thank you

2

pretending not to see something; turning a blind eye to; burying one's head in the sand

1

insect; bug; worm; roundworm; one's emotions; one's feelings; nervousness

1

to coil around (of a child or animal); to grab (usu. out of playfulness or affection); to cling

1

each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of

1

dealing appropriately (with a situation); taking proper measures; handling (an issue) carefully; making the best of (a bad bargain)

1

hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little

1

fast pace; quick pace

1

with a click; with a snap

2

to misunderstand

1

face

1

beginning; start; outset

1

to manipulate (someone); to make (someone) dance to one's tune; to lead astray; to make (someone) dance; to let dance

1

to supplement; to make up for; to compensate for; to cover (a shortage, loss, etc.); to fill (e.g. a vacancy)

1

heel (of a shoe); heel (in pro wrestling); bad guy; player of villain roles

4

to be unable to let pass unnoticed; to be unable to be indifferent; to be unable to just watch (without doing anything)

1

to pull a wry face; to screw one's face up; to pucker one's face; to scowl; to grimace; to frown

1

intensely; severely; strictly; tightly; compactly; closely

1

guidance; leadership; instruction; shido (disciplinary action for a minor infringement of the rules of judo)

1

heel (of foot, shoe, stocking, etc.)

1

to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)

4

manners; behavior; behaviour

1

to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away

1

to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up

1

uncertain; doubtful; unreliable; unsteady; unclear; vague

1

beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially

1

barefoot; superior to (a professional, etc. in ability or achievement)

2

sole of the foot

1

sound of a flat surface repeatedly making contact with something; applying a seal or stamp again and again; pasting (paper) all over; daubing; smearing

1

shoe sore; foot blister (caused by shoes)

1