jpdb beta

oh, yes?; really?

4

hands behind one's back; hands tied behind one's back; behind (e.g. someone); rear; appearance from behind

4

to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive

1

pin (e.g. hairpin, bowling pin, golf pin, etc.); one (on dice, in cards, etc.); beginning; best; kickback

2

to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade

3

base (of a plant, tree, pillar, etc.); (part near the) root; roots (of one's hair); root (e.g. of a problem); source

1

cherry tree; cherry blossom; fake buyer; paid audience; hired applauder; horse meat

2

to treat; to handle; to deal with; to arrange; to decorate; to dress

3

it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but

3

flattery; compliment

1

judgement; judgment; decision; adjudication; award; verdict

1

main question; real issue at hand

2

to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)

1

to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)

6

shifting (the burden) onto; ill effects; negative consequences; burden

1

jest; joke; funny story

3

(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very

4

about; concerning; related to; -ish

2

to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength

2

as (somebody) says

6

stinging; smarting; on edge; nervous; ripping; peeling

1

at first; at the outset; to begin with; as a first step

1

first floor; ground floor; one floor; one storey; one rank

6

to look around; to tour

3

while in class

3

desirable; hoped for; preferable; advisable

2

anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside

4

restlessly; aimlessly; to loiter; to drift; to be restless; to fuss

1

loitering; roaming; sauntering; wandering about; prowling

1

to be found; to be discovered

7

to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain

1

overhasty; rash; premature

2

to empty; to vacate; to evacuate

1

anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most

5

number; amount

3

originally; essentially; naturally; in the first place; to begin with

1

road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)

2

half

10

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

2

waking

1

fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material

1

to look forward to something

2

yesterday

27

at parting; on parting

1

to be treated to a meal; to be given a meal

1

double suicide; lovers' suicide

3

to play it safe

1

meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly

1

to forestall; to beat to the punch; to anticipate; to play the first move (e.g. in go)

1

particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information

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