jpdb beta

theory

2

to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain

1

cross-national

1

to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)

9

survival of the fittest; the law of the jungle; (lit.) the weak are meat the strong do eat

1

to go unpunished; to be tolerated; to be allowed; to be overlooked

2

pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)

1

to act timid (about doing); to show diffidence; to feel ashamed; to feel guilty

1

to thrust before; to thrust at

3

to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort

1

to exploit; to extort; to squeeze (someone); to squeeze (e.g. oil, juice); to wring out; to press out

1

creed; belief; conviction; article of faith

1

to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)

5

future; distant future

1

limit; bounds

2

to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)

1

to keep silent

2

inferiority (e.g. numerical); inferior position; disadvantage; unfavorable situation; unfavourable situation

1

to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)

2

eternal; unlimited; endless

1

revamping; reshaping; rearranging; reorganizing

1

taking something out; carrying out; providing money oneself; paying with one's own money; corbel; strengthening under a seam (clothing)

2

one's hand (when playing cards); name tag; nameplate; wallet-sized (photo)

2

several minutes; a few minutes

3

ought to do; have to do; must do; feel obliged to

2

astounding; tremendous; crazy; exorbitant

2

to make a mess; to perpetrate; to do; to finish up; to be guilty of

1

to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise

1

boy; juvenile; young boy; youth; lad

2

tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of

1

to jump into; to rush into

1

people

7

admiration; wonder; astonishment

1

internal conditions; true state of affairs

1

restoration; return; reduction; resolution; deoxidization

1

generation; the world; the age

1

several years; a few years

1

extraordinary; preposterous; outrageous; absurd

1

urgent business; pressing need; imperative

1

all doors closed; blocked in every direction; cornered

1

to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy

2

bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy

1

nature; spontaneity; natural airhead

1

whichever one chooses; either way

2

making light of; thinking little of; slighting; belittling; dismissing; contempt

4

negotiator; bargainer; point man

1

posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance

3

to fall forward (of a person); to tumble forward

1

to deepen; to heighten; to intensify

2

undoubted; unmistakable; definite

2