jpdb beta

OK; okay; fine (without); not needed; unnecessary

5

far from; anything but; not at all ... but rather ...; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention

3

gossip; corner of the mouth

2

to be within one's capabilities; to be easy to chew

1

full nelson

1

to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal

5

to melt; to liquefy; to dissolve (in a liquid); to bring into solution; to lose (money; through gambling, etc.); to squander

3

important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident

3

friend; companion

1

like this; in this way; as you see

2

tch; ugh; damn

7

back tooth; molar

1

hostage

1

it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it

1

to do exactly what one is told to do; to be subservient; to be easily controlled

1

(one's) self; oneself; yourself; himself; herself

1

injury; harm; danger

1

to reach; to amount to; to be up to the task; to come up to; to compare with; to be a match (for)

3

sink or swim; all or nothing; hit or miss; make or break

2

danger; peril; hazard; risk

3

gap; opening; break; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness

1

to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included

1

recovery; rescue; recapture

1

to shake and untangle; to shake free from

2

to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at); to be intimidated; to feel daunted

2

collapse; downfall

1

Earth Horse (55th term of the sexagenary cycle, e.g. 1918, 1978, 2038)

1

to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home

3

one swing; one shake (e.g. of pepper); one sword

2

cluster of trees; grove; thicket

3

to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)

2

to be stunned; to be surprised; (lit.) one's eyes turn into dots (as in a cartoon)

2

thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts

1

force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort

6

strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle

1

normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station

8

to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)

2

three times (as much); treble; triple; threefold

1

it seems that; as if

1

what to do

2

cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct

1

it is written that ...; ... is written; it says ...; it reads ...

1

dainty; delicate; slender; fragile (e.g. furniture); delicate; frail

1

outward appearance; apparent

1

powerless; weak; lacking physical strength; incompetent; lacking ability; powerless

1

to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively

1

in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh

1

admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled

2

to run away; to flee; to avoid (a question, responsibility, etc.); to evade; to win without being overtaken; to hold off the other contenders (until the finish)

12

oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin

2