jpdb beta

empty; hollow; bare; main hall of a temple (often vast and empty)

5

(out of) desperation; (as a) last resort; (driven by) pain

1

one's daughter and heiress

1

to change the position of

1

past days; bygone days; days of yore; while still alive; during one's lifetime

3

from the start; from the beginning; from the outset

5

with a pat; with a tap; with a pop; with a crack; casually (throw); carelessly

6

good handwriting; skillful penmanship; speedy writing; vigorous writing

1

international phone call

1

making a swift decision; making immediate decisions and taking quick actions

2

Full speed ahead!; Full steam ahead!

1

to excel; to surpass; to be superior; to be conspicuous (esp. forehead and eyebrows); to be prominent; to stand out

1

other party; other side; ahead; in front; destination

2

to blame; to find fault with

1

ability; skill; facility

1

left foot; left leg

6

bump; lump; protuberance; swelling

3

New World (esp. the Americas, but also Australasia)

1

El Dorado; land of gold; city of gold

1

Age of Discovery; Age of Exploration

1

Tordesillas

2

treaty; pact; convention; agreement

4

completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently

4

binary number system; base-2

1

circle; "correct"; "good"; *; _; period

2

device

1

resistance movement

1

settlement; immigration; entering a (Japanese) settlement

1

fleeing from one's country; seeking asylum; defection; emigration (for political reasons); (going into) exile; becoming a (political) refugee

1

matchlock; arquebus

1

trade; commerce

1

overreaction

1

to print (on); to insert (an illustration); to stencil (a pattern); to instill (a thought, impression, etc.); to imprint (e.g. on one's subconscious)

2

net (amount); clear; net weight; net price; cost price; actual content

4

comeback

3

what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?

3

mistaken memory; trick of the memory; slip of the memory

1

no; nay; disagreement; objection; disapproval

8

to not match well (e.g. at the seams); to not mesh properly (of gears); to differ (e.g. of opinions); to clash; to be in conflict (e.g. with the facts)

1

old age; ageing; aging; old person; the elderly; the aged

1

to become decrepit and ugly with age

1

without a doubt; completely; something out of the question; something outrageous; being utterly inferior; being helpless

1

complete destruction; demolition

1

to go against; to act contrary to; to run counter to; to deviate from

2

kind, careful, and thorough (of an explanation, advice, etc.); thoughtful and scrupulous

1

dealing with (people, customers, complaints, etc.); receiving (callers, visitors, etc.); attending to; handling; serving

6

wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect

2

to be at a loss for words

3

while surprised; suddenly

2

embarkation; boarding (a ship or aircraft)

1