jpdb beta

cutting in two with a single stroke; taking decisive action; dealing with decisively; cutting the (Gordian) knot

1

settlement; solution; resolution

2

judicial decision; judgement; judgment; sentence; decree

2

indispensable; essential; necessary

1

convenient

3

in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth

2

doubtful; questionable; uncertain; disputable; suspicious

3

real thing; original; actual

3

having to be; must be; should be; ought to be

1

coincidence; agreement; conformity; consistency; cooperation

1

reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising

1

kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)

2

personal delivery

1

pretension; conceit; hubris

3

to punish; to penalize; to penalise

1

to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits

1

absence; non-attendance

1

lesson; class work; teaching; instruction

2

item; article; dish; course; finest item

2

to have a meal (before doing something); to fortify oneself with a meal

1

tile-roofing

2

nameplate; doorplate

3

Pacific island flatsedge (Cyperus cyperoides)

1

scattered here and there; at intervals

1

to close tight

1

agency; commission; reception (of guests); conveyance (of messages)

2

your house; your home; your husband; your organization; you

2

if I do say so myself

2

embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward

1

young (usu. of a woman); blooming; in the prime of youth; with a charm appropriate to one's age

1

the country; countryside; outskirts; suburbs; presence; being in attendance

1

no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all

1

unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen

2

curtains

2

to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend

2

to occupy; to hold; to account for; to make up; to take up

1

to cut out; to clip from; to extract

1

fireplace; hearth; stove

2

candle holder

8

Catholic (church)

2

association (of ideas); being reminded (of something); suggestion

1

unexpectedly; suddenly; abruptly

1

music

1

one part; one portion; one section

2

ill-mannered; rude

1

emotion; feeling; atmosphere; mood; spirit

3

fair copy; clean copy

2

sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen

2

grain; bead; drop; counter for small round objects including grains, seeds, pills, drops

2

hail (esp. hailballs 5 mm or greater)

1