jpdb beta

spinal reflex

2

going through; going via; going by way of

1

parents and siblings; one's relatives

1

distinction; discrimination; distinguishing; discernment

1

uniform

8

to have authority over; to exercise one's authority (over); to glare; to scowl at; to glower at

1

bulky and heavy; massive; solid; dignified; imposing; composed

1

both schools; both universities

1

to happen to be present

1

beginning of the game; kickoff; face-off

2

query; interrogation; enquiry; question; inquiry

2

expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...

3

item; heading; category; headword (in a dictionary, encyclopedia, etc.); entry

1

promising without due consideration

1

to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)

1

to change (with the passage of time); to fade; to wane; to decline

1

the preceding visitor

1

shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes

2

big moment (e.g. performance, in the spotlight); gala occasion; (on the) world stage

1

probability; likelihood; chances

1

to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile

2

oh; ah; I'll be darned

2

for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)

2

to two-time; to play it both ways; to sit on the fence

1

if possible; preferably; if circumstances allow

1

way of writing; manner of writing; penmanship (esp. used in old textbooks); calligraphy; format (e.g. of a report); stroke order of a character

2

to invade; to attack; to breach; to penetrate

5

regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on

1

passing (technique); ball handling

2

trifling with; toying with; playing with; tossing about (a ship)

3

defensive midfielder (soccer, football)

3

numerical; quantitative

1

predominance; superiority; ascendancy; advantage; supremacy

1

to manufacture; to produce; to raise (crops); to invent; to dream up; to create

2

defensive

1

hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe

1

protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm

4

eagerness; enthusiasm; fervor; excitement; fighting spirit; fighting mood

3

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)

4

example; role model

1

single button press

1

oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)

3

one's own ground; one's own position; one's own area of the field (soccer, rugby, etc.)

1

hat trick

3

slow (slightly pejorative); dull; stupid

2

competition for school marks; keeping score; score

1

striker

1

tall figure; high stature

1

heading; header (in soccer); butting (in boxing)

1

to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest

1