jpdb beta

just like; (virtually) no different from; (almost) the same as; as good as (e.g. dead, settled)

1

to rely on

1

multi-person cell; shared cell

4

detention (usu. during investigation); imprisonment; poundage; custody

1

shoplifting; shoplifter

1

single woman; spinster

1

Pereira (Colombia); Perreira

1

hemp; cannabis; marijuana; Shinto paper offerings

1

Brazilian person

1

variant of bank-transfer fraud

3

to get tired of waiting

1

intimacy; affection; familiarity

1

harmonious; peaceful; congenial; friendly; happy

1

noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled

1

mild; calm; gentle; quiet; congenial; amicable

1

lights-out time

4

freedom; free man; free woman

1

to listen attentively to; to be lost in

1

stormy and full of drama; many drastic events in the course of events; full of ups and downs; with many vicissitudes

1

torture

2

gaudy; showy; garish; crooked; vicious; wicked

2

to feel gloomy; to have doubts (e.g. about the future); to be at a loss (e.g. over what to do)

1

recording studio

1

web site; website

3

bear (any mammal of family Ursidae)

1

complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face

3

to wipe the slate clean; to start anew

1

dark; gloomy; overcast; heavy; leaden; dull

1

cannot help (feeling); cannot hold back (tears, laughter, etc.)

2

occupations dependent on public favor (favour)

1

to go out (of a fire, etc.); to die out (before burning to ash); to fall through (of plans, etc.); to fizzle out; to come to nothing

1

you (plural); all of you; you all

1

great; grand; extensive; large-scale

1

par (in golf); equivalence; face value; parity

2

to take responsibility (for a fallout); to accept the blame; to take the blame

1

to come out (e.g. hair); to fall out; to collapse (e.g. building, floor); to be left out; to be omitted

1

to faint; to be exhausted

1

tottering; staggering; faltering; reeling

1

to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival

2

encouragement (as an abstract concept); stimulation

1

hiss (esp. cat); sizzle; whoosh

1

wet towel (supplied at table); hot, moistened hand towel

1

to make a fresh start; to turn over a new leaf; to call again; to visit again; to come again

1

putting on a brave face; put-on cheeriness; pretending one is fine; show of courage; bravado; Dutch courage

1

unfortunately

1

new (musical) composition; new piece; new song

1

to keep (a person) waiting

1

arranging beforehand to tell the same story; getting the stories straight; coordinating one's stories

1

to herd; to drive; to corner; to force someone into doing; to go hard; to push yourself

1

special treatment

1