jpdb beta

to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard

2

wide difference; a world of difference

1

substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)

1

chief executive

2

bashful; shameful; ashamed

1

secret messenger

3

to confess; to speak out; to disclose; to tell

1

usually; under usual circumstances

1

setting off (on a long journey); setting out; departure (e.g. for the front); starting a new life; starting life anew

1

torture

2

to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)

2

obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted

1

choices; alternatives; options

1

purple smoke; tobacco smoke

1

to vomit; to throw up; to emit; to send forth; to give (an opinion); to make (a comment)

2

few in number

1

in short; in brief; to sum up; ultimately; in the end; in the long run

1

(common) use (of a language, currency, etc.); current use; to be accepted (e.g. of a way of thinking); to work (of an excuse, trick, etc.); going in and out; entrance and exit

1

hailing each other; acting in concert; responding (to); agreement; concord

1

to be lacking in options; to be too few

1

thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances

2

treatment (of a person); dealing with

2

to take part in (usu. something bad); to be a party to; to have a hand in

1

stun

1

(spinning) around; while revolving; with a curl; with a whirl; (coiling) around

1

apprenticeship; probation; learning by observation; apprentice; trainee; probationer

1

leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving unattended; neglecting; abandoning

1

to push into; to cram into; to stuff into; to break in; to burgle; to burglarize

1

for this very reason; that is exactly why

3

letter; note; book; writings; literary arts; learning

1

to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify

2

teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou dynasty Chinese army)

3

to head out (for); to head (to); to go (to); to leave (for)

2

visit for no reason; going on a fool's errand

1

I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal

2

before very long; soon; someday; one of these days; sooner or later

1

to cling to ... in tears; to beg ... in tears; to appeal; to throw oneself on someone's mercy

1

provisions

1

securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying

1

separate case; another matter; different matter; another project

1

first of all; at once; for now; for the time being; anyway; at least

1

end; close; conclusion; termination

1

border patrol; border guard; border guards

1

fixed period; fixed term; regular; periodic; fixed-term commuter pass; fixed-term deposit

1

mansion; palace; (arch.) nobleman; (arch.) noblewoman; (arch.) temporary residence

1

magnificent; grand; fair; square; grandly; boldly

1

late; slowly

2

slow; late; too late

4

nonchalant air; unruffled air

1

pain; anguish; suffering; duhkha (suffering)

1