jpdb beta

modus operandi; criminal technique; trick

2

to straighten up and stick one's chest out; to throw oneself back (e.g. in a chair); to lean back (arrogantly); to assume a haughty attitude; to behave arrogantly

1

to outwit; to outmanoeuvre; to steal a march on; to get the jump on; to anticipate; to forestall

1

feel uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home

1

to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain

3

(walk) briskly; at a brisk pace; quickly

1

at the window; by the window; next to the window

2

shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; the background; behind the scenes

1

three (long cylindrical things); three-of-a-kind (in a dealt hand)

1

bear (any mammal of family Ursidae)

2

one round; one turn; one size (larger or smaller); one cycle of the twelve years of the Chinese zodiac

1

younger; junior

1

to seize the initiative

1

everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular

1

substitution; alternative; substitute

1

territory; domain; dominion; possession

1

nest; rookery; den; haunt; (spider's) web

3

clean sweep; purging; doing away with; eradication

1

some; any; in any way; of some kind; of some sort

1

group; mass

3

(within a) territory; domains

3

roost; nest; pad; crib; one's home

1

extremely dangerous; full of peril

1

right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon

1

dealing with; coping with

1

without

1

(degree of) risk; riskiness; danger

1

(period of) one year

1

leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving unattended; neglecting; abandoning

1

long-awaited; much-awaited

1

contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...

1

(there is) no sign (of); leaving no trace; nowhere to be seen

1

panic

2

to fall into (e.g. a hole); to fall into (chaos, depression, dilemma, illness, etc.); to fall into (a trap, etc.); to fall; to surrender

3

to get into a panic; to be flustered; to panic; to get in a flap

2

nesting place; nesting site; nesting grounds

1

as far as ... is concerned; so far as ... can tell

1

step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)

1

to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid

1

on purpose; deliberately; intentionally

1

to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)

1

to sit (down)

1

complaint; protest; objection; one's say; what one has to say; claim

1

with a rustling sound; (rummaging) around

1

to look for; to search for; to go on a spree (spending, reading, etc.); to binge; to fish

1

chef

1

handmade; homemade

1

to be sensible; to be smart; to be tasteful; to be thoughtful; to be tactful; to be sensitive

1

maid

3

pie; tart; palmier (pastry)

1