jpdb beta

(system of) slavery

3

to provide; to arrange; to install

2

to take one's leave; to excuse oneself; to resign (from); to step down; to decline; to turn down

1

procedure; process; proceedings; formalities

16

ownership; dominion; ownership rights; proprietorship; property rights

7

book burning

1

to hold still; to hold in place; to calm down; to become steady (e.g. of nerves); to become fixed (e.g. of a gaze); to become glazed

1

to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on

15

idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation (to one's fate); acceptance; observation and contemplation

3

idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk

5

well, ...; right, ...; so; then; that way (would mean ...); if that is the case

30

to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...

6

the place for; the time for; the level of

27

other than; excluding; without

9

as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible

3

base (of a plant, tree, pillar, etc.); (part near the) root; roots (of one's hair); root (e.g. of a problem); source

2

hat; cap; cap (move)

9

devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding

9

abnormality

1

to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)

17

(fully) exposed; bare; uncovered; in full view; undisguised; broad (accent)

2

complexion; skin tone; skin colour; countenance; look (on one's face); expression

15

to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)

7

white clothes; white robe; white gown (worn by doctors, chemists, etc.); commoner without rank (in ancient China); layperson

1

command; direction; supervision; conducting (an orchestra, choir, etc.)

8

self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself

6

to place in a row; to line up; to range in order; to list one after another (e.g. excuses, reasons, complaints); to rattle off (e.g. lies, compliments); to reel off

3

only; just; (ever) since; after; continuously; remaining (in a particular state)

5

to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by

11

approximate total (of)

2

to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep

2

(coming to an) agreement; consent; mutual understanding; accord; consensus

10

human relations; personal relationships

3

always; all the time

12

walking briskly; determinedly

3

to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by

38

roguish; impish

4

executive; government; administration; governance; the authorities

1

to get involved or entangled in; to get mixed up in; to have something to do with; to have dealings with

1

vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy

34

overdependence (on others; usu. one's fosterers or seniors); lack of self-reliance; presumed acceptance (of one's behaviour); presumed benevolence; attention-seeking (behavior)

1

paying back a favour; repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)

2

according to (depending on) the mood of the moment; as one's fancy dictates

1

entrance; front door

2

feeling of a house or a room

2

a few hours; several hours; a couple of hours

9

ticktock; chinking (e.g. of a hammer against rock); knocking; dry and hard; (frozen) stiff; hidebound

2

for personal use

2

clocking; timing

1

clock; watch; timepiece

2