jpdb beta

to settle down (and deal with something); to concentrate all one's energy (on something); to settle oneself (in a place); to settle down (somewhere); to take a solid stance; to lower one's center of gravity (centre)

1

refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; pleasantly; (wearing, etc. something) elegantly; smartly; stylishly

1

short time

1

perfect; complete; flawless

2

to explain; to advocate; to preach; to persuade

1

just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"

2

brethren; brothers; fellow countrymen; fellowman; compatriot

1

shy; diffident; retiring; reserved

1

to entrust (e.g. a task) to another; to leave to; to passively leave to someone else's facilities; to leave to take its natural course; to continue (something) in a natural fashion (without particular aim); to rely fully on one's (full strength, great ability, long time taken) to get something done

4

escort

2

tough guy

1

suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy

1

to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)

5

to go up the stairs

1

street at night; making a night journey

1

to join hands (with)

5

to be sweaty

1

gait; walk; stride; trace (e.g. of route taken by hunted criminal); track; trail

3

tough guy; wild one; fearless fighter

1

to survive

2

weak person; the weak

1

to starve; to be famished; to be hungry; to be starved of (e.g. love); to be thirsty for (e.g. knowledge); to be hungry for

1

jewel; precious stone; gem

1

survival of the fittest; the law of the jungle; (lit.) the weak are meat the strong do eat

1

reason; logic; sense; natural way of things

1

strict; stern

1

old person; senior citizen; the aged; the elderly

1

to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch

2

throat

1

indicates means of action; cause of effect; by

1

physical ability

1

by any standard; (not) even as flattery

1

slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)

1

time (three times, each time, etc.); times

2

style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)

5

with a burble; hollow (sounding); holey; full of holes or dents; viciously beating; hitting and kicking repeatedly

2

unbearable; intolerable; insufferable

1

popular name; common name; given name

2

how long; how far; how much

1

melody; chime

1

the way there; outbound leg; bound for ...; outbound ticket

1

town; block; downtown; main street; street; road

3

to put to bed; to lay down lengthwise; to put a thing on its side; to set something aside unused; to let lie idle; to ferment

4

one clap; one beat; one mora (taken as a unit of time)

2

care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation

1

by the way; incidentally; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how)

4

to set (sun); to become dark

1

shoe sore; foot blister (caused by shoes)

1

overprotective; excessive care; overprotection; overprotectiveness

1

to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish

2