jpdb beta

impossible

2

as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible

1

to conquer (e.g. an enemy); to defeat; to overcome (a difficulty); to out-hit

1

test; trial; ordeal; tribulation

1

to climb over; to get over; to overcome (a difficulty, obstacle, etc.); to surmount; to surpass (a predecessor); to overtake

1

best in the world

1

to accept someone's challenge; to take up the gauntlet

1

simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive

1

in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)

1

working one's employees hard; being a slave-driver

1

quickly; promptly; immediately; indifferently; coldly

1

I'm off (and will be back later); see you later; to go (and then come back)

1

cease-fire; truce; armistice

2

proxy; representative

1

discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference

1

to gain time; to play for time; to buy time

2

counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow

1

dealing with; coping with

1

same family (race, tribe)

1

betrayer; traitor; turncoat; informer

2

to stretch larger; to enlarge (photos); to delay (e.g. the end of a meeting)

1

10th day of the month; ten days

1

least; lowest; worst; awful; horrible; at the very least

1

7th day of the month; seven days

1

or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other

1

other side; opposite side; other party

1

to shake; to jolt; to shake (e.g. the political world); to disturb; to put off a batter (by varying one's type of pitch)

1

depressing; dark (e.g. story); grim (e.g. expression); irritating; annoying; tedious (work, person, etc.)

1

to feel chilly; to be afraid; to be frightened; to be nervous

1

to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer

1

friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation

1

to forget to say; to forget to mention

1

to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate

1

to choke up; to be speechless; to hold one's tongue

1

the second time

1

regret; repentance; remorse

3

to undo; to untie; to unfasten; to unlace; to unravel; to loosen

1

present; gift

1

first step

1

to leave word; to leave a message

1

to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten

1

to become defiant; to fight back; to turn upon; to take the offensive

1

awkward; clumsy; stiff; crude; unrefined; constrained

1

having no special rank or title

1

to assist; to help out

1

feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely

1

to understand; to appreciate; to interpret

1

to possess; to haunt

1

to force someone to clamp with their teeth; to force into someone's mouth (e.g. a gag); to wedge into a space; to inflict (a blow); to deal (a hit); to pull (a joke)

1

suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go

1