jpdb beta

to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied

2

wholeheartedly; with heart and soul; intently; with undivided attention; with intense concentration; single-mindedly

5

face with no make-up; unpainted face; true face (of a country, celebrity, etc.); real face; sober face; sobriety

5

to let slip a secret; to let the cat out of the bag

1

to dilute; to water down; to thin; to soften (e.g. a statement, impression, etc.); to weaken (e.g. an effect); to tone down

3

medicine; drug; chemical (agent); chemicals

1

rape; sexual assault

1

to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)

3

to give and take; to make mutual concessions; to compromise

1

arrest; apprehension; capture

6

well!; huh; my, my

5

(another's) spirit; God's heart or spirit; Lord's will

1

to run at full speed; to run and run; to try one's hardest

2

northernmost

3

how many? (large animals)

1

journey; route of a journey

2

cloudy sky; overcast sky; cloudy weather

3

to bud; to sprout; to develop (of talents, feelings, etc.); to awaken

2

southern part; the south (of a region)

5

previous existence

1

going ahead; going first; preceding; coming before; scoring first; getting off to a lead

5

frontline (military) base; forward base; outpost

2

outbreak of fire

1

south side

1

march; advance

21

war council

21

prudent; thoughtful; discreet

4

to talk (someone) down; to argue down; to silence; to put (someone) in their place; to corner in an argument; to get the better of

1

to be confused; to be flustered; to be at a loss; to loiter; to hang around; to wander around

1

to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem

2

together; mutually; reciprocally; adds a nuance of solemnity or formality

2

child born to one's current wife

1

any- (e.g. anything, anywhere, anyone); -ever (e.g. whatever, wherever, whenever); even (if it's just ...); at least; either ... or ...

2

irritable; bad-tempered

1

to underrate; to belittle; to look down on; to despise

6

what; what kind of; no ...; any; adds emphasis to the preceding word; no

1

to take command; to give direction

5

to intrude; to butt in; to meddle; to be forward; to be self-assertive; to show off

2

pressure; force

2

back-facing; backwards; backward-looking; retrogressive; reactionary

4

to invade

6

military force; force of arms; strength of an army

18

permanent stationing; staying permanently; resident (program, file, etc.)

2

line of defence (defense); lines (as in enemy lines, etc.)

2

a day after the fair; (at a) stage when it's too late

2

to go ahead; to pull ahead

2

front line; forefront

6

bridgehead; beachhead

1

to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)

2

healing; soothing; therapy; comfort; solace

4