jpdb beta

to ask a question; to begin to ask a question

2

while; even though; despite

15

briskly; quickly; promptly

2

to paint over heavily; to plaster up

1

to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)

3

to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt

7

hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense

10

(opening of) a wound; (mouth of a) wound; cut

2

germ; germs; bacteria; something harmful; vermin

1

softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is

23

forehead; brow

1

as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also

15

heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion

19

let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...

7

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

14

moss; short plants resembling moss (incl. other bryophytes, lichens, very small spermatophytes, etc.)

1

shade; tone; tinge; hue; colour; color

2

bitter

5

endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint

4

inflammation; irritation

2

to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb

3

to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature); to let cool; to dampen; to throw a damper on; to spoil

1

side; edge; beside; while (doing); in addition to; at the same time

6

in; on; at (place); as for; regarding

5

canteen; flask; water bottle; thermos

5

a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago

3

such ... as; or some such

23

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

3

light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight

18

to smile

3

magic; witchcraft; sorcery; spell

45

somehow; for some reason; without knowing why

17

terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)

3

sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; naive

7

to profit; to benefit from; to take advantage of; to make good use of

1

bad (taste); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive

4

absorption; suction; attraction

1

to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)

14

drinking water; potable water

3

to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to

5

yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?

18

to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)

3

cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)

6

remnant; residue; remaining; left-over

4

as a child; when one was a child; childhood

1

by myself; in person; by oneself

10

to attempt; to test; to try out

3

every time; each round

1

flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)

5

terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific

1