jpdb beta

the way one works; one's working manner

1

not serious; frivolous; insincere; unsteady

1

to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose

2

injury; harm; danger

1

to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in

3

taboo word

2

to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular

1

corner; nook; recess

1

criticizing; lambasting; pointing out faults; calling for a retake; ordering (somebody) to redo something

3

balance of power (in a relationship); power dynamic

1

independent; autonomous; voluntary; of one's own initiative

2

scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market

5

relief; mitigation; alleviation; relaxation (of restrictions, tensions, etc.); easing; softening

1

rotation (usu. around something); revolution; turning

1

fatal wound

7

to stop; to stay (e.g. the night); to contain; to keep (in position, in place); to record (e.g. a fact); to retain

2

oral; in the mouth

1

concentration (e.g. of a solution); enrichment; condensation

1

gel (hair, soap)

1

pointing out; identification

4

practical; pragmatic; hands-on; nuts and bolts

2

conversely; on the contrary

1

first-class goods

2

pace; tempo; slow and fast; in case of emergency

1

forte; strong point

1

pride; boast

4

intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem

4

to lose heart; to be discouraged; to be exhausted; to be tired out

1

if I'm forced to say something; if anything; if I must say; if I must choose

1

speck; dot; point; only a little; particle; only one

1

sticking (in one place, position, etc.); settling; becoming established (of a custom, system, etc.); taking hold; fixation (photography); fixing

4

during; for the duration of

3

to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by

1

dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle

2

to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect

2

to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious

1

manner; style

1

fat; fatty; grand; magnificent; excellent

2

thigh; femoral

1

monkey (esp. the Japanese macaque, Macaca fuscata); ape; sly person; idiot; hick; sliding wooden bolt (for holding a door or window shut); clasp used to control the height of a pot-hook

1

reproduction

1

grilling on a skewer; spit-roasting

6

to become a little hungry; to become a bit peckish

1

feast; treating (someone); to treat (someone, e.g. to a meal)

1

limbs; arms and legs; body

1

miniskirt; mini-skirt

1

boots

5

absolute space

1

to create (an atmosphere, feeling, etc.); to produce; to engender

1

colouring; coloring; sex appeal (esp. of women); sexiness; interest in the opposite sex; sexual feelings; charm

2