jpdb beta

to suck up; to absorb; to squeeze (money)

3

comparatively; relatively; fairly; considering ...; for ...; despite ...

2

but; however; provided that

2

limit; bounds

1

to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous

1

in the same way as; just like

2

as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible

3

calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind

1

person in charge (including a supervisory role for other staff); person responsible for ...; responsible party; supervisor; manager

1

better; superior

1

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)

10

right; right-hand side; right hand; the above (in a piece of vertical writing); above-mentioned; the right (wing)

1

index finger; forefinger; first (occ. second) finger; second toe

1

finger; toe; digit

1

postscript; post scriptum; PS; P.S.

1

left; left-hand side; left hand; the left (wing); leftist; fondness for alcohol

1

ring finger; third finger; fourth finger (esp. in piano-playing); fourth toe

2

since then; after that

1

to allot; to assign; to give; to provide; to fit to; to fasten to

1

head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host

6

convenient; handy; useful

2

to betray; to turn traitor (to); to double-cross; to disappoint; to let down

1

servant

1

mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door

4

heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling, atmosphere, etc.); serious; gloomy

2

support

1

tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)

2

to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)

4

example; instance; precedent; custom; habit

1

to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner

2

maybe; could be; might

1

to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry

7

surroundings; environs; circumference

1

to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread

3

hey there; I say; see here

2

bite wound; bite

2

scratch; scratch mark

1

this area; around here; this point; this much; this extent

1

stray dog; ownerless dog

1

to well (up); to gush out (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to sweat; to feel emotions (e.g. joy, bravery, etc.); to spring up (e.g. an idea, emotions, clouds)

2

query; interrogation; enquiry; question; inquiry

1

to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home

3

seam; stitch; suture

1

shirt (undergarment); undershirt; singlet; shirt (outerwear; usu. with collar and buttons)

1

to ferry across (e.g. a river); to carry across; to lay across; to build across; to hand over; to hand in

9

single word; a few words; brief comment

2

to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by

6

to become hoarse; to become husky

1

waste; scrap; garbage; scum; piece of trash; loser

1

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

1