jpdb beta

emergency measure; emergency procedures; first-aid treatment; stop-gap treatment; temporary repairs

3

(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly

11

with a slap; with a pop; without batting an eyelid; generously; cutesy suffix applied to names

9

reliance; dependence

6

should do; ought to do

3

taxi

5

ladies' bicycle (of a kind often used by housewives, usu. with a basket in front); granny bike

5

to keep balance

2

operation (of a machine, etc.); operating; driving; working (capital, etc.)

8

stands; bleachers; stand (e.g. newspaper stand); counter (e.g. lunch counter); stand (e.g. inkstand); desk lamp

1

turning sideways; landscape orientation

2

obstinate; stubborn; headstrong

3

to straddle; to sit astride; to mount; to extend over; to spread over; to span

10

to begin slipping or sliding; to make a start upon

1

to slide down; to slip down

3

commonplace (of people or animals); ordinary; typical; ubiquitous; run-of-the-mill; found around every corner

2

detour; roundabout way

2

group; bunch; crowd; group

5

hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit

50

something worthy of comparison; something being compared

1

standing on tiptoe and stretching one's back to make oneself taller; stretching oneself; overreaching oneself; overstretching oneself; trying to do something beyond one's ability

2

obi; kimono sash; paper wrapper on books, CDs, etc.; band; belt; cingulum

4

to attach; to stick together; to place together; to put side-by-side; to make someone get married; to get someone hitched

8

wheel (esp. of vehicle)

1

to turn to the right

1

to rub on; to rub against; to lay the blame on; to strike (a match)

13

gravel path; gravel road

2

side road; byroad; digression (e.g. from argument)

1

hot

2

fine weather; fair weather

5

to make eye contact

3

g'morning

1

passing each other

2

quickly; calmly; intently

2

indicates emphasis

7

to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival

3

wholehearted; earnest; determined; intent; single-minded; straightforward

1

to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff

2

early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker

11

none of your business!; don't bother me!; keep out of it!

1

to imitate; to follow; to emulate

1

oops; uh oh; drats

1

smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick

2

wise saying; famous saying

1

throwing stones; slingshot; sling

1

habit (often a bad habit, i.e. vice); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle

3

efficiency

6

rapidly

1

hardening; vulcanization; hardening (of attitude, stance, etc.); stiffening; upturn (in the market); firming up

3

to impose (a tax, fine, etc.); to levy; to assign (a task, duty, etc.); to give; to set

1