jpdb beta

to scheme; to plan; to play a trick; to invent; to conspire; to frame up

1

imprisonment; captive; prisoner

1

jail; gaol; jailhouse

2

very important person; VIP

1

intended for ...; oriented towards ...; aimed at ...

2

cellar; basement

7

stone; jewel; precious stone; flint (in a lighter); stone (in go); stone (in the bladder, kidney etc.); calculus

10

door; gate; opening; title page

12

eight; 8

4

metal chain

1

to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out

6

darkness; the dark

2

bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; confusion

1

password; watchword; motto; slogan

3

to grumble; to gripe; to complain

1

to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct

4

to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way

5

to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)

2

to death (bored, scared, etc.); to distraction; like crazy; like mad; so much; dying (e.g. for a drink)

2

annoying; noisy; strict

4

(a) glance; (a) look

1

bed; couch

2

to sit (down)

3

to stand in a line; to stand in a row; to be equal

1

civil official

1

method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)

2

staringly; scrutinizing; scrutinising

1

messenger; envoy; emissary

26

arrival

2

slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness

1

to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic

2

one's confidant; trusted friend; trusted retainer

1

feeling obliged; being grateful; being thankful; (arch.) shrinking back in fear

2

once more; again

6

another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally

5

story; tale; talk; discussion

1

to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)

1

like this; this sort; this way

4

young lady of noble birth; princess (esp. in Western contexts, tales, etc.); girl; small; cute; (arch.) prostitute

13

I see; that's right; indeed

8

candle

2

lamp; light

2

to flicker; to quiver; to waver; to sway

1

head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); proprietress; (arch.) entertaining someone as one's guest

3

to convey (a message, e.g. to one's superior); to communicate; to pass on; to pass along

1

to launch oneself upon; to make one's debut

1

in respect of; in regards to; as for

2

height; stature

1

(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)

1

to speak; to say; to vocalize

4