jpdb beta

tangent point; point of contact; contact (electrical, etc.); point of agreement; common ground

1

to come back

1

determination; resolution

3

lack; deficiency; vacancy; absence; non-attendance

1

to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well

1

sitting; stability

1

previous remarks

1

withdrawal; retraction; revocation; repeal

1

to achieve enlightenment; to attain enlightenment

1

to put one's life on the line

1

everyday; always; at all times; frequently

2

hiding one's embarrassment

1

fortunate person; lucky fellow; lucky dog

3

being startled; getting a shock

1

only once

5

how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know

1

indicates means of action; cause of effect; by

1

acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance

3

great hurry; great haste; rush

1

influential person; man of importance

1

membership fee

2

prominent; leading; foremost; distinguished

1

entertainment (of guests; esp. in the corporate world); treating (to food and drinks); wining and dining

1

inveigling; ensnaring; enticement; cajoling

4

easy; simple; simple (way of thinking, etc.); simple-minded; soft; lax

1

rock

2

to yield; to give way to; to make way for

1

a rival horse or candidate

1

set of three; three sets; three classes

1

being accomplished in both the literary and military arts; doing well in both school and sports

1

having a gentle and sincere personality

1

fair; just and upright; open and honest; aboveboard; honourable

1

newspaper

1

public opinion poll

1

to gain popularity

1

it's no joke; gimme a break!

1

superman; superwoman; Ubermensch (e.g. Nietzsche's ideal man of the future); overman

3

the Milky Way

7

(political) administration; political power

1

by all means; at all costs; absolutely

1

true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience

2

without any weak spot; watertight (e.g. reasoning); impeccable

1

excuse; explanation

3

mainstream media; lamestream media

1

to shake and untangle; to shake free from

1

to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)

1

scandal; deplorable event

1

(private) secretary; treasured book; secret book

1

to cover (with something); to put on (e.g. on someone else's head); to plate something (with a metal); to pour or dash a liquid (on something); to charge (a person with a guilt)

1

politician; statesman

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