jpdb beta

-ing and -ing (e.g. "coming and going"); doing such things as...; expresses a command; (arch.) to be; (arch.) indicates completion or continuation of an action

1

bow; bowing

2

clumsy; awkward; tactless; awkward (e.g. socially); (arch.) mean; (arch.) cowardly

4

hardness

1

mine (ore)

2

muscleman; strong man

3

to intercommunicate; to exchange (messages, vows, etc.)

1

each other; one another

2

to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)

2

in contrast to ...; unlike ...; while ...; whereas ...

1

when it comes to ...; concerning; where ... are concerned

1

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

1

to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)

1

to satisfy one's appetite

1

for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of

11

to do one's best; to do something to the best of one's ability

1

stopping (of a train, car, etc.); stop

1

to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose

3

apology

1

to say; to tell; to state; to do

2

to come to one's senses; to calm down

3

next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour

4

introduction; presentation; referral; listing

11

rice field

3

custom; convention; tradition; mores; conventional practice

1

belatedly; tardily

2

hello; good day; good afternoon

1

(walk) briskly; at a brisk pace; quickly

4

plump; fleshy; chubby; (walking) slowly; with soft-footed steps (of toddlers, small animals, etc.)

6

action; movements; motions; bearing; behaviour; behavior

4

to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)

6

to dry

1

learning by ear; memory of having heard something before

1

with a start; with a jump

1

whole; entirety; whatever (is the matter)

4

to freeze (from fear, etc.); to be unable to move (e.g. from surprise); to be paralyzed (with horror, etc.); to cower; to shrink in on oneself

2

knowing; (an) acquaintance

6

it is I who should say so

5

abrupt; sudden; unexpected

3

imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action

2

public character

1

sense; sensation; feeling; intuition

5

impossible; unlikely; improbable

4

statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal

3

thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love

14

to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter

2

to apologize; to apologise

1

now that; since; so long as; because

1

to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)

3

to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)

6