jpdb beta

straw

1

to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat

1

thereupon; shortly thereafter

1

conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation

1

rich person

1

even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is

1

having too many tiles on one's hand

1

forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what

1

qualifications; requirements; capabilities

3

strong; intense; severe

1

to drive into (e.g. a nail into a board); to hit into (e.g. a home run into the stands); to throw into (e.g. jail); to drum into (someone) (an idea, skill, etc.); to hammer into

1

curt; blunt; brusque

1

fragile; brittle; delicate; sensitive

1

resignation; acceptance; consolation

1

save our souls; SOS

1

to get rid of; to erase; to dispel; to eradicate; to wipe away

1

in very small pieces

1

yo!; hello there!; wow!; oh!; yah! (yell)

1

bedroom

1

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

1

to lose consciousness; to faint; to black out

2

to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (handbills, etc.); to spread (rumours, etc.); to give the slip; to throw off

1

common saying; everyday talk; common parlance

1

failed attempt (at a crime, suicide, etc.)

1

with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)

1

chance; opportunity

2

healthy; sound; wholesome

1

to name

1

actual existence; real existence; existing in real life

1

who; what kind of person

1

bulky and heavy; massive; solid; dignified; imposing; composed

1

to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air

2

king of beasts (i.e. lion)

1

female (animal, plant)

1

hunting; harvesting (e.g. berries, fruit); picking; gathering

1

to shuffle (on one's bottom or knees); to crawl; to shift position (of an object)

1

proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification

3

progress; development

1

complete stranger; total stranger

1

close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related

1

Italy

1

love

1

outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough

1

close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum

2

eccentric; crank; oddball

1

group (usu. of people)

1

superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding

1

brain surgeon

1

great teacher; great master; great author; great doctor

1

in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of

1