jpdb beta

to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel

1

relativity; relative; facing (e.g. a problem); confronting

1

(balance) scales; carrying pole; shoulder pole; thread take-up lever (on a sewing machine); spreader bar

1

where to?; whither?

1

to incline toward; to slant; to go down (sun, moon); to sink; to decline; to wane

1

prospects of victory; chances of success

2

unless one ...; if one does not ...

2

dots; spots; bit by bit; little by little; here and there; scattered

2

coach (horse-drawn); carriage; wagon; cart

4

branch; branch office; subdivision

5

head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major

11

battle; game; bout

4

(preparatory) meeting; briefing session; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly

1

end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap

2

to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize

1

residential area; quarter; neighbourhood; neighborhood

1

principle; general rule; as a rule; in principle; in general

1

to live; to reside; to inhabit

1

offer; tender; providing; sponsoring (a TV program)

1

particular; special; exceptional; particularly; especially; exceptionally

2

treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like

10

to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant

4

food, clothing and shelter; necessities of life

1

corridor; hallway; passageway

3

to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear

5

one's own room

6

or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still

1

bedding; bedclothes

2

to sprawl; to lie sprawled; to stretch oneself out; to lie relaxed on one's side

1

uneasiness; vague apprehension; premonition

1

to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post); to be delivered

1

loved one; lover; sweetheart

1

to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning

3

doubt; suspicion; misgivings; scruples

2

to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated

3

enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to

2

there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)

4

oh; oh my; oh dear; well, ...; er ...; why, ...

3

future; (future) prospects; bringing (from abroad, another region, etc.); bringing about; giving rise to

3

you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she

7

to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed; to get close (e.g. to someone emotionally); to become intimate (with)

2

without

3

independence; self-reliance

1

to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve

2

hold; catch; connection; relationship; unease; discomfort

1

to shut one's eyes; to close one's eyes; to turn a blind eye (to); to close one's eyes (to); to die

4

to keep away; to keep at a distance

1

swindling

1

sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt

1

speech and conduct; words and actions; words and deeds; behavior; behaviour; manners

2