jpdb beta

to blow against; to spray (paint, etc.; onto a surface)

1

to strain one's eyes; to look closely; to stare at

2

lake

4

quay; wharf; jetty; wall-like shoreline; cliff wall

1

scene; view; prospect; outlook

2

viewing platform; observation deck; observation platform

1

windy; windswept; blowy

1

reluctant (to part)

1

sparse; thin; scattered; straggling; sporadic

1

cluster of trees; grove; thicket

1

to act as an intermediary; to step in; to come between; to intervene; to interject

1

dead end; blind alley; no through road (i.e. on signage); end; end of the road; end point

1

to be connected (to); to be joined together; to connect (of a telephone call, the internet, etc.); to get through; to lead (to an outcome); to bring about (a result); to be lined up (e.g. of cars)

8

for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while

9

unexpected; surprising; unanticipated; strange; unforeseen

8

to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic

2

disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position

2

to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete

2

relation; connection; relevance

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)

5

courtier

2

confidence; trust; faith; credit

4

to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank

1

good opportunity; chance

3

tracking down and killing; punitive expedition

2

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

1

to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine

3

judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of

1

opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat

18

to suspect

2

thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan

2

may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly

4

to work out a plan of deception; to scheme; (arch.) to think up a plan; (arch.) to think over a plan; (arch.) to discuss; (arch.) to consult

1

without permission; without notice

1

flight; running away; absconding; elopement

3

point in time; occasion

1

friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by

12

very difficult to ...; nearly impossible to ...

2

what sort; what kind

1

to strike back at; to bite back; to turn on; to rise against; to oppose; to defy

2

situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances

15

real condition; actual circumstances; actual state of affairs

1

babysitting; babysitter; nanny; taking care of; looking after; accompanying

2

to state; to express; to say; to tell; to mention

2

hesitation; bewilderment; illusion; delusion; inability to reach enlightenment

1

at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove

2

hesitation; indecision

1

matter of the highest priority; top priority; first priority

1

as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much

3

to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to divide exactly (without remainder); to divide evenly

1