jpdb beta

birds of a feather flock together

1

one's relationships; people one knows; circle of friends

2

misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess

2

to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect

3

objective

2

to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together

2

show business; entertainment industry; world of entertainment

6

raging waves; stormy seas; hardships; troubles; adversities

1

to climb over; to get over; to surmount; to overcome; to surpass; to overtake

1

essence; true nature; substance; reality

2

way; method; means; resource; course

1

phantasmagoric; protean; shape-shifting; kaleidoscopic; capable of ever-changing appearance

1

one's true worth; one's true self; what one is really made of

1

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

1

sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt

5

pilot light; spark; live coals (for firelighting)

1

to spread (flames)

1

to be angry; to resent; to be enraged; to be indignant

1

clear; precise; definite; distinct

3

west

1

superior; better

1

to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken

2

to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally

1

mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion

1

to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to feel pain

1

to make someone realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home to someone; to teach someone a lesson

1

belligerent; warlike

1

tough

1

for a long time

1

negotiations; discussions; connection

2

advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful

1

armed might; military power; the sword; force

4

choices; alternatives; options

1

to run aground; to strike a rock; to be stranded on a reef; to reach a deadlock; to come to a standstill; to run into difficulties

1

well; now; then

4

to trip someone up; to pull the carpet from under

1

compromise; giving in

1

unnecessary; unneeded

1

to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt

1

demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire

1

to be precocious; to be mature for one's age; to seem grown-up; to seem mature

1

support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping

1

number; amount

1

quality; value; nature; inherent quality; logical quality

1

to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for

1

patronage; protection

2

to spread; to be propagated

3

actress; female actor

4

to make an enemy (of); to antagonize

1

to defy; to disobey; to rebel against; to oppose; to resist

1