jpdb beta

to swing and miss

1

quite; very; 10^48; quindecillion

2

extinction; extinguishment; disappearance; annihilation

3

aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad

1

in contrast to (one's, its) appearance

1

skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious

1

barbecue; BBQ

1

condition of fire; heat level; fire strength

2

sharpshooting; shooting; sniping; setting a goal and carrying it out

1

to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)

1

black; black (coffee); without cream or milk; exploitative (esp. of employees); overly harsh; boldface

6

10 minutes

2

infant; baby; little child

1

crime; offence; offense

1

to get involved (with); to begin (with); to have a hand (in)

1

from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely

2

to dust; to remove dust; to slap; to hit (with the palm); to use up money

1

to find fault with other people rather than oneself; (for the pot) to call the kettle black

1

vigorous; cheerful; assertive

1

of great promise; with a promising future

1

burly; strong; indomitable; indefatigable; robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.); strong

3

one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)

1

instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for

2

obedient; docile; quiet

5

stray dog

1

thief; robber; burglar; bandit

25

end; verge; extremity; miss; failure; blank (e.g. lottery ticket)

2

to run away; to flee; to escape; to make a getaway; to skedaddle

1

fine jewel; article of excellent quality; beautiful woman; beauty

1

restive horse; unmanageable person (esp. a woman); shrew; stubborn tomboy

1

to accustom; to train (e.g. one's ear); to tame; to domesticate; to train (an animal)

1

to be unable to stand; to be weak in the knees; to be paralyzed (e.g. with fear) (paralysed); to be dumbfounded

1

stupid; meaningless; worthless; hopeless (person, situation); beyond help; beyond saving

1

expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately

2

beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...

1

oh well, fine; fine, I guess; alright, I suppose; OK, then

1

selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful

2

to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb

3

mark; target; object; subject; point (e.g. of argument)

2

difficult to ...; hard to ...

2

unless one ...; if one does not ...

1

pouring out in large amounts; flowing out gushingly

1

hitting the target

1

technique; finesse

1

clique; group; (political) faction; wing; school; sect

2

Western painting; Western film; Western movie

1

batch

1

to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass

2

fool; idiot; dotage; senility; touched in the head (from); out of it (from)

2

shithead; bastard

5