jpdb beta

to escape

4

for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of

4

to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)

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most; best

4

covert action; covert operations

1

some; any; in any way; of some kind; of some sort

1

I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...

1

to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death

3

to be worried about; to be concerned for someone's welfare

1

relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls

1

(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future

2

land near a castle; castle town

1

to run around; to bustle about

1

to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)

2

Angers (France)

4

princess; daughter of a nobleman

4

(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)

1

to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen

1

to say; to be called; to do

2

for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now

2

frivolous; flippant; superficial; shallow; trifling; insincere

3

buttocks; behind; undersurface; bottom; last place; end

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gentlemen

1

to like; to love; to be fond of

1

completely (quitting, etc.); entirely; thoroughly; cleanly (cutting, snapping off, etc.); in a single blow

3

to cut down; to slay; to truncate; to round down; to omit; to discard

2

dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)

1

fast; brisk; careless; thoughtless; (of a woman) wanton; promiscuous

2

as (for); for; in the capacity of

5

intolerable; unbearable; tremendous; out of this world; cannot help (doing); cannot but do

1

I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately

2

to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for

6

rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk

1

knowing how to swim with the tide; being good at dealing with things

1

sly; cunning; sneaky; miserly; mean; stingy

1

someone (unspecified, but someone in particular); a certain person

1

quick-witted; bright; rapid thinking

1

somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of

3

duty; function; office; mission; task

2

accomplishment; execution

1

obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty

2

ahem; harrumph

1

unnatural; affected; studied; forced

1

clearing one's throat; cough

2

stealthily; secretly

1

appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance

2

fashion; trend; vogue; prevalence (of a disease); epidemic

2

sensitive; alert; aware; susceptible

1

smartly dressed; stylish; someone smartly dressed; to dress up; to be fashionable

1

to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out

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