jpdb beta

perfect circle; cute

2

usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally

18

to make an appearance

1

given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...

5

to touch emotionally; to feel something; to strike home

1

to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to

1

a little while later; for a little while; some time later; for some time; presently

2

roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique

2

hanky-panky; juggling; cheating; deception; smoke and mirrors

1

to exchange (messages, greetings, arguments, etc.); to intersect; to cross; ... with one another; ... to each other

11

oath; vow

2

firm; unshakeable; resolute

1

proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment

2

to spin; to make yarn; to spin (a tale); to assemble (e.g. words); to put together

1

reserved; introverted; reticent; shy; withdrawn

3

Buddhist priest; bonze; close-cropped hair; crew cut; boy; sonny

1

after many twists and turns; after much trouble

1

to make a joint vow; to swear together; to pledge

1

relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)

6

for a certain reason; owing to unavoidable circumstances

2

to be dispersed; to get separated

1

very young; little; childish; immature

2

indefinite; hazy; vague; unsettled; undecided

1

hectic; bewildering; bustling; dizzy

2

one's (living) environment

2

wave; ups and downs

1

luckily; blessedly; fortunately

1

as you are aware; as you know

2

hasty; impatient; restless; rash

2

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

2

take a chance; go for broke; nothing ventured, nothing gained

1

unique; matchless; unparalleled; unparallelled; never again

1

mission; delegation; transmission

4

to take back; to regain; to get back; to recover

6

to put on (one's head); to wear; to be covered with (dust, snow, etc.); to pour (water, etc.) on oneself; to bear (e.g. someone's debts, faults, etc.); to take (blame); to overlap (e.g. sound or color)

1

certainly; for sure; distinctly; clearly; firmly; tightly

1

news (from someone); word; letter; tidings; contact

3

to cease; to desist; to cut it out; to lay off (an activity); to drop (a subject) to abolish; to resign

2

to reheat; to steam over; to bring up again (a problem that has been dealt with); to take up again; to drag up

2

fragment; broken piece; chip; ounce (of truth, conscience, etc.); trace; shred

3

critical moment; do-or-die situation

2

equal; equivalent; equals sign; equality sign; equals (as in "A equals B")

1

exactly; perfectly

1

always; usually

1

godsend; windfall

2

willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord

7

negative; contradictory

2

speech and conduct; words and deeds

9

at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)

2

to dominate (usu. one's husband)

1