jpdb beta

to become better; to improve

1

to hit (a person); to strike; to beat; to deliver (a speech); to give (an address)

1

surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard

1

(vulgar) thick voice

1

to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare

2

in a hurry; hastily; in feverish haste

2

bald head; baldness

4

this and that; this or that; one thing or another; around; about; round about

1

going in and out; entering and exiting; visiting regularly; frequenting; income and expenditure; incomings and outgoings; increase and decrease

1

entry into port; arriving in harbor

1

the second time

2

whatever brought that on?

1

together (of two people); both (of you, them, etc.)

1

early arrival (at work); reporting early for work; taking an early shift; leaving the house early in the morning (to go to work)

1

one copy (of a document); one letter; one-way traffic; pure straight; winning hand containing nine consecutive tiles of the same suit (i.e. 1-9)

1

uncharted territory; unknown waters; unfamiliar terrain

2

to return; to come back

2

half-dozen; half-a-dozen

2

large sum (money)

2

dark (color); concentrated; thick

1

to be palatable; to suit one's taste

1

chloasma; liver spot

2

face value; par

1

compensation; equivalent value; consideration

1

to pay

1

in all ages; over the ages; forever and ever

1

sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; charm; appeal

1

to shake (from fear, cold, excitement, etc.); to shudder; to tremble

1

approximately; about; only; nothing but; just (finished, etc.)

1

instability; insecurity; crankiness

1

coward

1

self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)

7

opposite bank; farther shore

1

falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses

1

to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder

4

terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)

2

departure

2

trade; business; trading; turnover; sales; takings

1

to fish; to have a line in the water

1

poor hearing

1

uh-huh; sniff-sniff

1

hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour

3

clasp; latch; catch; fastener

1

whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard

1

to get cloudy; to cloud over; to cloud up; to fog up; to be gloomy; to be clouded (expression)

1

opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items

3

left; left hand side

5

jive

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leeward; lee; downwind

2

change of course

1