jpdb beta

assertion; declaration; affirmation

1

absent-mindedly; absently; idly; in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper

1

to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted

1

in consideration of; in deference to; out of respect for; for (someone's) sake

1

to put (into); to put away (in); to include (in an anthology, catalogue, etc.); to contain; to achieve (results, success, etc.); to obtain; to accept (a gift or money)

3

leaving (a hall, meeting, stadium, etc.); exit; walkout; exit (from the stage); leaving the stage

1

to see (someone) off; to escort; to watch (someone or something) go out of sight; to follow with one's eyes; to let (a bus, pitch, etc.) go by; to let pass; to postpone

3

softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is

2

to close; to shut

2

nerve; nerves; sensitivity

3

to chip (off); to shave off; to sharpen; to dampen (one's enthusiasm, interest, etc.); to reduce

1

violence; mayhem

1

the body; the flesh; the outer man; one's physique

1

to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline

3

flow (of a fluid or gas); stream; flow (of people, things); passage (of time); course (of events); (step-by-step) procedure; group of people who remain together after the end of an event

3

needless fear; groundless apprehension; unfounded worry

3

to be in danger of; to be liable to; to be at risk of

1

feeling uneasy; very worried; very anxious; on tenterhooks; on pins and needles

1

at first; in the beginning; originally

1

insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy

1

characteristic (of); peculiar (to)

2

quick on the uptake; quick to catch on; perceptive; intuitive

1

someone (something) not to be trifled with

1

advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint

2

goblin; apparition; monster; ghost; phantom; spectre

2

to attack; to assault; to challenge; to take on; to be bold; to be audacious

1

efficiency

1

to take aim (at); to set one's sights (on); to zero in (on)

1

a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number

2

feelings of guilt

4

being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem

1

law; legislation; act

1

application (of a rule, law, method, etc.)

2

to know (someone); to think; to believe

2

splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate

3

criminal act

1

engine; agency; organisation; system; facility

1

to judge; to try; to sit in judgement (on); to decide (on)

1

to be furnished with; to be provided with; to be possessed of; to be endowed with; to be among; to be one of

1

guarantee; security; assurance; warranty

2

act of barbarity; barbarism; brutality; savagery

3

such ... as; or some such

5

surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance

4

not asking (about); letting go unquestioned; disregarding; ignoring; overlooking

2

quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift

1

you (plural)

1

receiving; welcoming; going to meet; final call; call of fate; approach of death

1

to be unable to do; to find something difficult to do

1

to drag; to trail; to force (someone) along; to drag (along); to prolong; to drag out

2

leaving (e.g. a courtroom, workplace); exiting; withdrawal (e.g. from a superior's presence)

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