jpdb beta

cross-national

2

point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge

6

pack of lies; complete fabrication

1

sacred books; sutras; scriptures; Bible

42

to attract interest; to capture attention

1

impact (on); (strong) impression; effect; impact (of a ball against a racket, bat, club, etc.)

2

had better; is advisable

1

to get goosebumps

1

propagation (e.g. a religion); proselytizing; missionary work

12

to be brought forward (e.g. by three hours); to be moved up; to be hasty; to be rash; to quicken; to speed up

2

merry; joyful; gleeful

3

since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while

5

writing brush; paintbrush; writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; writing (composing text); the written word

1

to deify

1

although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again

3

class system

2

to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken

4

social system

1

innovative; liberal; reformist; progressive

1

as much as possible; as far as possible; whenever possible; if (at all) possible

1

to lull (a child) to sleep; to put a person to sleep

1

to come and see (someone, something); to visit

1

to persevere; to keep at something (regardless of one's fatigue)

1

holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night

2

staying up all night

4

to become indisposed; to feel unwell; to have one's physical condition deteriorate

2

bodily; physical; corporeal; sexual; sensual; of the flesh

2

unrelated; unconnected; without relations (esp. of a deceased person); having no surviving relatives; unrelated to the teachings of Buddha; unable to be saved by Buddha

4

to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)

8

to make (good) progress; to move right ahead (with the work); to advance

2

crumpled; rumpled; to be annoyed; to be irritated; noisily (chewing)

1

to throw away

2

existing

2

reform; reformation; reorganization

5

vested interests

1

to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped

4

vague; obscure; indistinct; hazy; ambiguous

1

otherwise; or else; if not

2

grounds; foundation; authority; support; prop; something upon which to rely

1

to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)

3

national polity

1

slightly difficult; somewhat bothersome; troublesome; peevish; querulous

1

to cut (grass, hair, etc.); to mow; to clip; to trim; to prune; to shear

1

ethics; morals

1

morals

4

ideal situation; ideal world; perfect world; utopia

1

pulpy; soppy; sloppy; untidy; in a disarray

1

straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied

2

hindrance; intrusion

1

to smile

4