jpdb beta

to polish up; to shine up

1

one's person

4

shortest

2

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

1

(being) unable to look someone in the eye; (being) too ashamed to face (someone)

1

lifespan; life; lifetime; life (of a battery, lightbulb, etc.); service life; end of an object's (useful) life

1

crossing; intersection; (genetic) crossing over

3

bare hand; empty hand

5

to change (with the passage of time); to fade; to wane; to decline

1

whether or not

1

to exert (influence); to exercise; to cause (e.g. damage); to do (e.g. harm); to bring about (e.g. benefits); to extend

1

ruler; measure; measuring stick; standard; criterion; yardstick

1

war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces

5

to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on

4

independently; individually; separately; alone; singlehanded; unassisted

3

turning around; spinning around; curling up; round and charming (e.g. eyes)

1

each country; every country; various countries; all countries

5

to establish; to formulate

1

ingenious idea; excellent plan; bright idea

1

exchange; interchange; switching; reciprocity; barter; substitution

4

subject

2

descendant

5

to be born; to come into this world

3

relying on others; depending on others

1

sticking (in one place, position, etc.); settling; becoming established (of a custom, system, etc.); taking hold; fixation; fixing

3

number two; mistress; concubine

4

when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)

1

independence; self-reliance

1

number; edition; sobriquet; pen-name; size (of printing types, canvases, knitting needles, etc.); suffix attached to names of ships, trains, airplanes, etc.

3

grandmother; old woman; female senior citizen

2

chief; head; leader

3

to settle (a problem)

2

to whine; to make feeble complaints

3

to bring into the open; to reveal; to uncover (e.g. evidence); to bring to light

2

religious issue; religious problem; religious question

2

reinforcement (e.g. of troops)

1

to take careful aim (at)

5

state (of affairs); condition; developments; movements

1

variables; uncertain elements; uncertainties; imponderables

3

to come to a settlement

1

retreat; withdrawal; retirement

2

soldier; warrior; person of courage; strong person; very capable person

1

whole nation; whole land; whole country

6

looks; countenance; facial features; physiognomy

3

break; pause; halt; (temporary) stop

3

to try one's strength

1

dispersal; breaking up; running away; fleeing

5

close-up

2

reward; prize; treat; delight; small joy

10

wistful; desirous of; hungry-looking; greedy-looking

3