jpdb beta

front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive

1

to compare and contrast two alternatives; to weigh the relative merits of A and B; to weigh one's options; to try to have it both ways; to try to sit on two stools

1

to pledge allegiance; to swear an oath of allegiance; to take an oath of allegiance

2

superiority; superior power; predominance; preponderance

1

to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back

2

to drug (someone, food, drink)

1

medicine; pharmaceuticals; efficacious chemical (gunpowder, pesticide, etc.); (pottery) glaze; (illegal) drug; narcotic

1

to exaggerate

1

solidarity; banding together and working as one for a common cause

1

to level (earth); to cut through (a mountain); to split (the opposition); to break (strike)

1

valid; effective; yuko (judo)

2

materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis

1

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

1

to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)

1

courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness

2

to wrap up

1

flood of emotions; many thoughts

1

to accomplish; to finish; to fulfill

1

to grasp back; to squeeze back; to grab back

1

as planned

2

scale; scope; plan; structure

2

earthen walls (of fortification); earthwork; embankment

1

steady; firm; solid; secure

1

Bressole

76

middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years

1

stubble; unshaven face; beard one has because one is too lazy to shave; 5-o'clock shadow

6

to grow; to cultivate; to wear a beard

1

to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)

2

looks; appearance

2

to hold in one's mouth

4

beautiful; lovely; heartwarming; beautiful

1

it's been a long time; long time no see

1

all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever

1

indoor; inside the room

2

bronze

1

clearing out people (from room, etc.); ordering people to leave

1

to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle

1

concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial

2

to act as one pleases; to throw one's weight around; to have everything one's own way

1

desirable; hoped for; preferable; advisable

1

always; usually

1

part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties

3

political measures; policy

1

viscount

1

mediator; peacemaker; troubleshooter; manager

2

to appoint; to nominate; to assume (responsibility); to pose as

1

reconciliation; amicable settlement; court-mediated settlement; (arch.) translation of a foreign language into Japanese

1

to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter

1

other than; except for; aside from; apart from; save for

1

being dotted with; being scattered

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