jpdb beta

to watch over; to keep watch over; to keep an eye on; to watch intently; to stare; to gaze

4

fate; destiny; lot

1

to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble

1

at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance

1

to put on the brakes; to put a stop to

1

disgraceful behavior; disgraceful behaviour; shameful conduct; shameful sight

2

one school; one sect; one denomination; one party; one faction; one group

1

spectator; audience

1

to go out and away; to leave

2

mincing; cutting; rapping (a percussion instrument); beating; shredded tobacco; interval

1

sand; grit; fine gravel

2

prediction; estimation

1

slow; late; too late

1

preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)

3

presentation (of a passport, ID, etc.); showing; production (e.g. of documents); presentation (of a plan, response, etc.); bringing up; citing (an example)

1

rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom

1

accomplishment; execution

1

even in the worst case; no matter how bad things get; whatever happens; under any circumstances

1

to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose

2

such ... as; or some such

3

angry voice

1

reprimand; rebuke; reproach; scolding

2

inexperienced person; novice; greenhorn; green hand

1

not knowing one's social position; overweening; overreaching; forgetting who one is

1

to resolve; to make up one's mind; to decide

1

battle; war; fight (against time, poverty, etc.); struggle (for freedom, survival, etc.); contest; competition

1

to make an enemy (of); to turn (someone) into an enemy; to antagonize

1

short time

1

(suffering) damage; injury; harm

1

minimum; lowest; minimal; at a minimum

1

control; check; restraint; inhibition

1

background music

1

to glare at; to scowl at

1

liking; taste; fancy; wish; desire; choice

1

palm (of one's hand); skill; (in one's) grip; (under one's) control; one's (concealed) intentions; one's cards

1

relation; relationship

1

confidence; trust; faith; credit

1

as you please; in any way you like; as you wish

1

claim; insistence; assertion; advocacy; emphasis; contention

1

pride; dignity; self-worth

2

one's own child; one's own children

1

bottomless ravine; abyss

1

to thrust down; to push off

2

unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected

1

quickly; calmly; intently

1

(wrestling) ring; forum (e.g. for discussion); sandbag; gabion

1

go home; get out

1

fetters; shackles; hobbles; encumbrance; hindrance; burden

1

to regret

1

to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward

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