jpdb beta

to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with

2

a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow

1

sorry; excuse me; thank you

1

energetic; vigorous

1

to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete

5

looking pale; looking unwell

1

complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face

1

fullness; completion; enhancement; improvement; replenishment; repletion

1

pathos; sorrow; grief

1

to keep a watchful eye on

1

dignity; majesty; sanctity

1

to look young; to seem young

1

to wither completely (of a plant); to dry up completely; to drop all its leaves

1

to be full of (e.g. adventure, youth, energy); to be overflowing with

2

conjugal relations; conjugal affection

2

exceedingly; extremely; decisively

1

a period of two days

2

business; affairs; duties; work; procedure; task

1

to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous

3

because; for; the reason why is ...

1

to blush; to have flushed cheeks

1

to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand

1

to be at a complete loss; to be without recourse; to be completely stymied; to have absolutely no idea what to do

2

sly; cunning; crafty

1

cold (drinking) water; (glass of) cold water; cold boiled rice

1

don't finish what you're saying; stop what you're saying

1

without losing time (e.g. to do); without even time for (doing something)

3

to catch a cold

2

monkey show; bad acting; overacting; unconvincing performance

1

to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback

1

to be arranged (flowers, etc.); to be on display; to be buried

1

to flash (e.g. lightning); to flicker; to flutter (e.g. flag); to wave; to flash into one's mind (e.g. an idea); to come to one suddenly

1

forced; compulsory

2

(fixing) boundaries for religious practices; prohibition (of items, people, spirits, etc. that would hinder Buddhist practice); fence between inner and outer sanctums in a temple; (arch.) short two or three-fold lattice around the front desk of a store; barrier; dimensional barrier

6

extra-large portion; extra-sized serving

3

being moved forcibly, e.g. being carted to a police station, transportation for forced labour, etc.

1

originator; ringleader; perpetrator; main culprit; person responsible

2

for some reason or other; somehow; whatsitsname; what-you-call-it; and so on; and you know the rest

1

longitudinal direction; vertical direction; portrait orientation

1

bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh

1

quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt

1

somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why

3

to lead; to take the initiative; to take precedence (e.g. sadness taking precedence over anger); to be most essential

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top; summit; twelve o'clock (usu. midnight); top of one's head; top of a helmet

2

to droop

2

limply

2

tiny; little; wee

1

rising up; towering; plump; chubby; shaggy; hairy

5

to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher

4

three times

1