jpdb beta

learning by ear; memory of having heard something before

1

to press a question; to cross-examine

1

optics

3

pieces; scraps; disconnected

1

young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small

1

very recently; in the very recent past

2

to fall on one's backside

1

new rice; first rice crop of the year; novice; beginner; newcomer

6

somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion

2

shelving; pigeonholing

1

to take aim (at); to set one's sights (on)

1

dear me!; good gracious!; well; let me see; now

1

with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff

1

senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer

1

telephoto lens

2

to be popular; to come into fashion; to be prevalent; to spread widely (e.g. disease); to flourish; to thrive

1

to take measures (against); to take steps

1

administrator; janitor; manager; custodian; executor

1

tool; implement; means; furniture

1

killing and wounding; bloodshed

1

to show off; to flaunt

1

to recall; to remember

1

leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle; marijuana; cannabis

1

to grow thickly; to be in full leaf; to be rampant; to luxuriate; to be luxurious

1

magnification; leverage; amplification; competitiveness rating (e.g. for university entrance); applicant-to-acceptance ratio

1

to be needed; to be wanted

1

to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together

1

suddenly; all of a sudden

1

to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve

1

calm; serenity; tranquillity; tranquility

1

to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check

1

to injure; to damage; to kill; to hinder; to obstruct

1

will; volition; intention; intent; determination

1

outward journey

1

stroll in the air (e.g. leisurely helicopter, airplane ride)

1

buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking

1

to fly in the sky

2

there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)

1

fear of heights; acrophobia

1

to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)

2

serious

2

benefit; use; good; profit; gains

1

walking; going on foot

1

making great haste, having been caught off guard; scurrying unprepared; rushing to an emergency with sword in hand, not having had time to affix it at the waist

1

passing by

1

exception

1

curiosity; inquisitiveness

4

magnificent; grand; fair; square; grandly; boldly

2

junior (at work, school, etc.); younger people; younger student

1

sense of distance (physical or emotional); feeling of distance

1