jpdb beta

we; us

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to dash against (of waves); to billow; to roll; to wave (e.g. in the wind); to heave; to pound (of a heart)

1

bubble; foam; froth; head on beer

4

to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout

1

to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home

2

limited express train

1

to well up; to burst; to arise

1

to bark; to howl; to howl (e.g. of the wind); to roar; to yell; to cry

1

cold; frigid; bracing; dignified

2

damn kids

1

self-indulgence; doing as one pleases

1

safety; security

2

prison; penitentiary

1

reformatory; juvenile training school; reform school; youth detention center (centre)

1

three years

2

counter for small animals; counter for rolls of cloth (two han in size); (arch.) counter for horses; roll of cloth

1

to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)

1

ferocious; brutal; atrocious; savage; barbarous

1

beast; brute; animal

2

order (esp. to a number of people); command; ritual of bowing at start and end of school class

1

to release

1

to diffuse; to spread throughout; to prevail; to become widespread; to reach everyone

1

absurd; unreasonable; excessive; very; extremely; excessively

1

to confess; to speak out; to disclose; to tell

1

to filch; to snatch; to steal (an idea, work, etc.); to plagiarize; to arrest; to nab

3

to brave a danger; to take a risk

1

to settle (a problem)

1

every person; each one; everybody

1

quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)

1

to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat

2

as anyone can see

1

showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy

1

cross (for crucifixion); the Cross (of Christ)

1

to hang; to hang up

3

clanging; empty; deserted

1

several people; a few people

3

roar; howl; yell; bellow

1

to be indelibly stained or ingrained; to be dyed in deeply

1

ladies' bicycle (of a kind often used by housewives, usu. with a basket in front); granny bike

1

to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive

1

frail; slender; feminine

4

any more; any further; any better; any longer

1

to place (in position); to fix; to install; to seat (someone); to settle (upon something); to fix (e.g. one's gaze)

1

lucky; fortunate

1

to cut corners; to be shoddy

1

in the belly; in one's heart of hearts

1

younger sister

2

human vegetable (i.e. someone in a vegetative state)

1

unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected

1

duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus

2