jpdb beta

to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade

3

two places; two spots; two locations; two parts; two passages

2

to repaint; to paint again; to paint (a different colour); to change completely; to break (a record); to redraw (e.g. the map)

3

the strait gate (in the Bible); the narrow gate; high barrier (to enter a highly competitive school, company, etc.); difficult hurdle; difficulty

1

to sweep clean; to brush clean

1

to do over again; to redo; to start over; to remake; to resume; to recommence

2

locals; natives

1

exquisite

1

to regard (as); to consider (to be); to deem; to look upon (as); to think of (as)

1

in the early period (of something); at the beginning

3

mechanical

2

bamboo broom

3

until now; still; yet; (not) yet; since

1

severe; harsh; stringent; rigorous; strict; unfair

4

inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)

3

to leap back; to jump back

1

grinning; smirking

4

to take by surprise

2

upward adjustment; upward revision

1

malice; malicious intent; intent to kill

1

most difficult; next to impossible

1

pain; ache; -algia

8

I don't know; I don't understand

2

horizontal; level; even

1

if you think about it; come to think of it

1

adjoining each other; next to each other; being in close proximity to something; being constantly exposed to (danger, etc.)

1

charred; burnt black; scorched black

2

to hang; to suspend; to dangle; to swing; to carry

1

top-heavy; big-headed; overly-theoretical

1

ashamed

2

innermost feelings; heart; motive; nature; disposition; spirit

1

selling by measure; selling by weight; selling by volume

2

white background; blank; (arch.) female virgin

1

navy blue; deep blue

2

dyeing; printing; blue and white ceramics (china, porcelain)

1

now; nowadays

3

lending; loaning

1

sale (usu. of unwanted government assets); disposal

1

how many; how old

3

down to earth; reasonable; able to deal with

1

down to earth; reasonable

1

regular customer; regular patron; regular visitor; constant companion

1

earthenware pot

2

to pour in (liquids); to pour in (money); to pump in (investment)

5

cork

1

to begin to overflow; to start overflowing; to pour out

1

dish towel; tea towel; dishcloth

1

reward; honorarium; remuneration

3

small bottle

1

contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...

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