jpdb beta

to take the initiative

1

cold sweat; greasy sweat

1

to take the initiative; to forestall; to beat to the punch

1

to be unable to understand; to baffle one's understanding; to be beyond one's comprehension

1

self-centered; self-centred; selfish

1

slaughter (of animals for meat); butchery

1

continuing offense (multiple consecutive offenses treated a single crime; repealed in 1947); continuing offence

1

origin; source; basis; base; cause; (raw) material; ingredient

2

to go to the top; to climb to the top; to ascend to the top; to be engrossed in; to be very enthusiastic about; to be infatuated with

1

to make up for; to compensate for; to indemnify; to recompense; to redeem (e.g. a fault); to atone for

3

nursing; looking after

2

bad-mouthing someone so as to be deliberately overheard; intentionally letting someone hear insults or sarcasm regarding them

1

falling with a splat; oozing; dripping

6

activity; active

1

to get late; to advance; to wear on

1

locking up (doors and windows); fastening the doors

2

calming down; quieting down

1

administrative official; secretary; commissioner

2

place where one works; construction site; working area

1

noble; high and noble; noble (character); refined; precious; expensive

1

to work (for, at, in); to be employed (at); to finish (a term); to serve (e.g. a sentence); to conduct (a ceremony); to perform (a Buddhist memorial service)

1

several items; many items

1

side entrance; tradesman's entrance; service entrance; staff entrance

2

outspoken; frank; candid

1

at will

1

scolding; rebuke; reprimand; fierce encouragement; exhorting

3

sliding feet; shuffling (one's feet); moving one's legs forward without letting one's feet leave the ground

1

to slide down; to slip down

3

speech and conduct; words and actions; words and deeds; behavior; behaviour; manners

2

having good eyesight

2

spilling; spill; leavings; leftovers

1

the heavens; the skies; heaven; deva realm; ascending to heaven; death

2

field of vision; view; one's outlook (e.g. on life); one's horizons

3

confrontation; to face; to confront; to encounter

1

learning by watching others; learning by imitation; following by example

1

government office; agency; board

1

with a rushing sound (of rain, waves, etc.); with a whoosh (e.g. when pouring rice); in a sudden collapse; with a clatter; swarming (e.g. of insects); surging

4

to do what one is told to (esp. of a child); to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says; to do what one wants something (one's body, legs, etc.) to do; to work as expected (e.g. of a machine); to obey (one)

2

how are you?

1

rare

3

to take advantage of; to impose on; to exploit; to enter (an item in a ledger); to make an entry (in an account book)

1

somewhat strong; fairly strong; fairly firm

1

glow of a firefly; nearly extinguished fire; embers

1

decline; ebb; failure; decay; decrease; loss

1

quickly

1

unaware; unmindful; unconscious; blind; apathetic

1

mourning clothes; mourning attire; mourning dress

5

funeral; burial; condolence

1

quiet and subdued in appearance; solemn; sad and depressed in manner; soft; gentle

1

blonde

2