jpdb beta

detour; diversion

3

stone weight (as used on pickle-tub covers); weight (as used in balances)

1

(abstract) symbol; emblem; representation

1

example; simile; metaphor; allegory

1

nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may

1

no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook

1

to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)

1

legume (esp. edible legumes or their seeds, e.g. beans, peas, pulses); bean; soya bean (Glycine max); soybean; female genitalia (esp. the clitoris); kidney; small

2

lower lip

2

prudent; thoughtful; discreet

3

inundation; submersion; flood

2

in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to

2

reference; allusion

3

painless

2

possible; likely; probable

3

to carry something out of a place; to elevate (someone) to a high position; to convince someone to accept a post (esp. through flattery); to mention something; to broach a topic

1

to carry away

2

security camera

1

each place; various places

1

to keep a watchful eye on

1

how; in what way; by what means

1

to be within others' sight; to be visible; to be conspicuous; to attract public attention; to come under observation

2

parking lot; car park; carpark; parking garage

2

corpse; remains

1

conference; consultation; discussion; negotiation

1

report; notification; tip; message (in information and communication theory)

1

local (rain, distribution, outbreak, etc.); localized; regional; isolated

1

to facilitate; to make easy; to simplify

1

going public (with a matter); becoming public knowledge; recourse to litigation; taking (a matter) to court

1

luckily; happily

1

for the present; for the time being; for a while (from now); for some time (to come)

3

handful; small amount; small number

1

to try all possible means

1

leader; guide; mentor; coach

1

duration; continuance; survival; persistence; retention

1

to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to patch (clothes); to mend; to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with

1

helplessly; easily; without resistance; without regret

1

slaughter (of animals for meat); butchery

1

to catch; to capture; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street); towards (someone); at (someone)

1

mission; errand; task; duty; obligation

2

no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook

3

proximity; nearness; soon; nearby

2

desire for revenge; vengeful thought

1

to burn; to get fired up

1

hunter

1

suitable post or role

1

management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons

1

to determine (esp. a culprit or underlying cause); to pin down; to ascertain; (arch.) to stab to death

2

knife

2

to peel; to skin; to pare

1