jpdb beta

to take precautions; to set a guard against attack

1

to flatter; to curry favor with; to curry favour with; to flirt with (woman with a man); to make eyes at (a man)

1

to draw a line

3

cruelty; hard-heartedness

1

to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after

2

still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less

1

short; brief

1

to assign; to set aside

1

all present; all concerned; all of us

1

or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still

1

assimilation; absorption; adaptation; assimilation; anabolism; assimilation (phonology)

1

apology

3

ring; loop (of rope); halo (of an angel)

1

very hungry; starving; fawning; bowing and scraping; giving in; being dented

1

to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy

1

individual; separate; personal; case-by-case

1

twilight; sunset; dusk; evening

1

catch; playing catch

15

indigestion; dyspepsia; incomprehensibility; inability to understand

1

innermost secrets (of an art or skill); mysteries; essence; heart

1

to give; to present; to offer; to do for someone's sake

1

rookie

1

heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion

2

what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything

2

day after tomorrow; wrong (e.g. direction)

2

dubious; puzzled; suspicious

1

glove (esp. sports); globe

15

to insert; to put in (such that there is a snug fit); to have sex; to fuck; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs)

2

hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe

2

to burn; to be roasted; to be heated; to be jealous; to be envious

3

guaranteed; authentic; certified

1

to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to

1

position

1

friendship; fellowship; camaraderie

1

to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)

2

curved; forming the shape of an arch

1

control

2

most; much; greatly

4

to throw back

5

sphere; counter for balls

2

fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet

3

to be enthusiastic about; to be eager; to be keen

1

on the occasion of; at the time of

1

lightly rolling (of a small and round thing); pleasant, high-pitched sound (e.g. bell, young woman's laughter); changing frequently (e.g. conversation, plans); (occurring) in rapid succession (e.g. sumo wrestlers being defeated); roly-poly; chirp chirp (sound of insects); ribbit ribbit (sound of frogs)

3

to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to flutter about; to revolve

2

in orbit

1

in a good mood; cheerful

1

breaking ball (pitch); curve ball; screwball

1

fly ball; fly (esp. in fishing bait); flying

1

ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet

3