jpdb beta

not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence

2

jumping straight to the business, ...; I know this is abrupt, but ...; let's skip the pleasantries; getting to the point

1

verbal message; word (from someone)

1

to move around

2

delay; putting off; procrastination

1

I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said

5

to hear; to be told; to know; to receive (order); to undertake; to comply

2

elder; senior; senior monk; dean; presbyter

4

two reams (of paper); 1000 sheets (of paper); stanza; verse; tribe (in taxonomy); forecast (bet); bet which predicts the top 2 finishers (i.e. quinella or perfecta bet)

4

to come out all right; to take care of itself; to be OK

2

store; reserve; stock; savings

1

to be needed; to be wanted

1

to take the form of (esp. in ref. to a spirit, fox, raccoon dog, etc.); to assume the shape of; to disguise oneself as; to change radically; to metamorphose; to improve unexpectedly and dramatically (esp. of an actor, artist, rikishi, etc.)

1

thumb; big toe

2

just now; a little while back; a short time ago

2

companions; friends; comrades; mates; partners

1

military forces; hosts; troops

1

neighborhood; vicinity; environs; approaching

3

dominion; territory; possession

1

feudal lord

1

to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from

3

crafty; vicious; unscrupulous; sharp

1

sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; naive

4

emperor; king; prince

1

fierce animal; beast of prey; big game

2

to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)

1

plot of land; lot; soil; locality; region; place

5

divine protection

2

treasure; treasured item; prized possession

1

herself; she herself

1

unwillingly; reluctantly; against one's will

1

to live under another's roof; to become a dependent on; to flatten oneself (against); to lean in close to

1

nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp

5

to sharpen one's fangs

1

temporary

2

granted that; even if; even though

2

to escape

2

to moan; to groan

2

what to do

1

let's see what you've got; show me what you've got

1

the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it

1

patronage; protection

1

under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)

2

to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit

9

slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)

3

after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.

1

cotton (material); red silk-cotton tree (Bombax ceiba)

1

to wear extra clothes; to dress formally

1

any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand

1

one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate

4