jpdb beta

to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)

1

three; 3

54

the last moment; the very end

6

ace up one's sleeve; trump card; secret skills; secret; (arch.) left hand

3

smoke screen; dazzler; camouflage; deceptive means; magic; witchcraft

6

slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in; slowly permeating; oozing out

3

to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase

4

patient; persevering

1

to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way

9

to take advantage of one's carelessness; to perform a surprise attack

1

sticky; persistent; insistent; nagging

1

immediately; right away; at once; easily; readily

1

unflaggingly; steadily; untiringly; knocking; tapping; clicking

3

and; thereupon; because of that

1

half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous

1

winning a decision

3

being out of time; passing the deadline; time-out

2

first meeting; first interview with

1

immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily

2

to ask a question; to ask questions

1

whim; caprice; whimsy; fickle; moody; uneven temper

2

to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience

1

I, myself; one-self; by one-self; even I; even one

2

to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract

1

honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly

4

sexual harassment

1

slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)

1

to come back

1

uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)

1

quickly; briefly; rashly; carelessly; (flowing) in trickles

1

medicinal poisoning; chemical poisoning; drug poisoning; drug addiction

1

no!; no no!; no, not at all

2

to gain knowledge; to be illuminated; enlightening; informative; illuminating

5

modest; humble

2

two times; twice; two degrees

1

exceedingly

2

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

4

may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly

1

calm; composed; leisurely

1

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

1

remarks; comments; way of talking; speaking style; excuse; topic (of conversation)

1

of late; lately; this part; this point; here

1

to rise; to swell; to be promoted

5

completely ordinary; plain; commonplace; everyday

2

use; adoption; acceptance; appointment; employment; engagement

1

with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal

2

light; easy; non-serious; minor

3

in addition

1

easily

1

to break on the shore and retreat (of a wave)

1