jpdb beta

in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless

1

fluke; chance; pure luck

2

to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)

2

lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision

4

to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up

1

check (pattern); plaid; check; inspection; check (mark); tick; checking (something) out

3

is not; am not; are not; isn't it?

4

conviction; belief; confidence

1

to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last

2

to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)

1

to have the nerve to

1

deck (from which players draw cards); draw pile; stock; tag verifying one has permission to take plants and trees from common land (Edo period)

1

to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)

1

to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)

1

as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate

1

be; is; isn't it?

2

shit!; damn!

2

having no choice but to ...; all one can do is ...; there's nothing to do except ...; having nothing but ...; there is only ...; having only ...

1

to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing

1

pixie (mythical creatures from Cornish folklore)

13

to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)

1

to find; to discover; to come across; to be used to seeing; to be familiar with

4

you have only to; all you have to (do); all that's required; as long as; if only

1

turning things around with a home run; turning the tables with a single successful attack (move)

1

to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach

1

so to speak; so to call it; as it were; in a sense

1

in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to

1

joker; joker; funny guy

1

almighty; highest valued card (e.g. ace of spades); wild card

1

end; conclusion; last; final; once ...; the moment ... (, that's it)

1

one (thin, flat object); one sheet

4

to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)

2

to be able to do; to be possible; to be good at; to do well; to come into existence; to form; to be made

1

if; in case; supposing

2

moment; instant; just then; right at that moment; for a moment; for an instant

1

case; occasion; situation; circumstances

2

one shot; one charge; one blow; one punch; home run; one try; one attempt

1

everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly

1

grasp (of the situation, meaning, etc.); understanding; control; hold; grip

3

unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate

1

failure; mistake; blunder

1

instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye

1

defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)

1

certainly; surely; undoubtedly; just; precisely; exactly

1

fighting with one's back to the wall; having burnt one's bridges; last stand; last-ditch effort

1

tch; ugh; damn

1

time; hour; period; class

2

to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)

1

good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial

2

to do as one likes

1