jpdb beta

in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of

1

finishing blow; coup de grâce

1

complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)

1

arrival

4

state of things; state of affairs; condition; situation; circumstances

1

the number of people; many people; a large number of people; (counted as an) adult

1

the other day; lately; recently

1

virtually empty; quite empty; inadequately defended; defenseless; defenceless

1

to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal

3

excuse; explanation

1

someone who is in their element; (lit.) fish that has found water

1

imperial court

1

unfortunately; regrettably; sad to say

1

crime; sin; vice

1

lineage; stock; descent; strain; blood relationship

1

same age

1

quite unlike; not bearing the slightest resemblance

1

ordinary person; average person; man in the street; everyman; (a) nobody

1

nature; disposition; temperament; qualities; attributes; talents

1

to one's heart's content; as much as one wants

1

to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)

1

desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application

1

next morning

2

member of a theatrical troupe

1

offer; tender; providing; sponsoring (a TV program)

2

to run over (with a vehicle); to knock down

1

pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing

1

all; everything

1

one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although

1

cannot avoid doing; cannot help but (do); is compelled to do; (feel) obliged to (do); has to do

1

futures; credit (buying); stretching; total (preceding counter, unit, etc.); aggregate

1

principal street; main street; major road; thoroughfare

1

steady; honest; sober; straightforward

1

to hear a rumor; to get wind of

1

noted product; local specialty

1

mead; honey wine; ambrosia; nectar of the gods

3

offering

1

certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet

1

shabby; seedy

1

mere; only; just; slight

4

clap (sound of wooden clappers); chop vigorously; slight movement (e.g. poke, small bird alighting); the end; originally end of a play, marked by clap of clappers; dot (esp. typographical)

1

a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly

1

(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of

1

east, west, south and north

1

to cross; to intersect; to associate with; to mingle with; to have a sexual relationship; to copulate

2

special quality, class or grade

2

to win the prize; to win the ring

1

to wriggle; to squirm; to crawl like a worm

1

detailed discussion

1

prize; award

1