jpdb beta

violence; mayhem

1

to bend sharply; to twist; to contort; to curl

1

to swell up

1

whistling sound; wheezing sound; sound of the wind; wuthering; howling; soughing

1

conspirators; faction; cabal; clique

1

capital crime; crime resulting in a death penalty

1

mine (gold, coal, etc.)

1

to be driven into a corner; to be left with nowhere to turn; to be in a dilemma; to be unable to go forward or backward; to be stranded; to get stuck

1

cooperative; helpful

2

devious; cunning; sly; crafty

1

convenient

1

collecting; accumulating; collection (of art, stamps, insects, etc.); garbage collection; waste collection

3

untouched; unused; intact

3

riches; wealth; resources; lottery

1

treasure; precious article; picture of a treasure ship; money; cash

1

to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct

1

to often be the case; to occur frequently; to be common; to be popular

1

ring finger; third finger; fourth finger (esp. in piano-playing); fourth toe

1

suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly; (not) readily; (not) right away; (not) immediately

3

for (some) doubtful points to remain

1

nameless; unnamed; obscure; unknown; causeless; unjustifiable

2

spy; agent provocateur; covert operative; maker; builder; constructor

2

sabotage; subversive activities

1

link (e.g. in a chain of events); part (of a plan, campaign, activities, etc.); monocyclic

3

to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular

1

to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age

1

long-awaited; long-waited-for; someone who has waited a long time; something that one has waited impatiently for

1

house hunting

1

main building (of a manor); central room (of a house)

6

valuable; worthwhile; worthy; worth doing

1

car; vehicle; van; (train) car; carriage

1

huge mound; heap; pile

1

disappointment; let-down

1

bracer (arm guard used in archery); gauntlet (armour); glove (in kendo or fencing); strike to the forearm (in kendo)

1

one part; one portion; one section

1

article for sale; goods for sale; main attraction; specialty; For Sale

1

money; currency; coin

1

spoils of war; booty; war trophy; something one managed to obtain or buy (at a bargain sale, merchandise stall, etc.); purchases; prizes (at an arcade, etc.)

1

heaven and earth; top and bottom

1

gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent

1

high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)

1

pommel

3

to claim victims; to cause casualties

1

fluent; smooth; flowing

1

leftovers; remains; leavings; remnant; surplus

1

to rub; to chafe; to wear out; to become worn; to lose one's innocence; to become sly

1

to tie up; to tie together; to hang (oneself); to summarize; to put (it all) together; to estimate; to expect

1

to change; to alter; to mistake; to make a mistake; to fail to keep (e.g. one's promise); to sprain (a muscle)

1

to be congenial; to agree with one; to be in one's nature

1

to exploit a gap (in attention, security, etc.); to catch off guard

3