jpdb beta

to detain; to check; to restrain; to stop

1

to take responsibility (for a fallout); to accept the blame; to take the blame

1

stuffed specimen; taxidermy mount; stuffing; mounting

1

to be solved; to be worked out; to come loose; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. of a ban)

3

assertion; declaration; affirmation

2

self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)

1

to be at a loss for words

1

practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout

2

sexual harassment

3

to be upset; to lose one's composure; to lose self-control; to put in disorder; to mess up; to disturb

2

somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of

1

to be unable to stand; to be weak in the knees; to be paralyzed (e.g. with fear) (paralysed); to be dumbfounded

3

to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort

2

to push back; to press back; to force back

1

if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything

3

an instant; a split second; no time at all; (lit.) time of an "ah!"

1

quick work; (clever) feat

1

to open (e.g. one's robe); to bare (e.g. one's chest); to open up (of clothing); to be exposed; (arch.) to open wide (one's legs, eyes, mouth, etc.); (arch.) to stretch

1

to take off (another's clothes); to strip someone (of their clothes); to undress

1

prosperous; flourishing; thriving; muscular; brawny

1

to wrench open; to break open; to pry open; to prise open; to force open

3

to become familiar with; to get used to; to become accustomed to; to come to fit; to go (well) with; to suit

3

to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive

3

special training; intensive training; crash course

8

aircraft fabric covering; buffing wheel; polishing mop

3

damply; moistly; clammily; stickily

1

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

3

to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)

2

to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to

2

to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit

2

obscene; indecent; salacious; lascivious; lewd

2

sound of water

7

constitution (physical); physical make-up; predisposition (to disease); character (of a group, organization, etc.); innate characteristics; make-up

1

sweating easily; profuse sweater

1

being startled; getting a shock

1

as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever

2

thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; gibe

4

readiness; (mental) preparedness; resolution; determination; resignation (to one's fate)

6

to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off

1

contrary to one's expectations

1

it may be because

8

as one would expect from ...; given that ... (naturally ...); because ...; for good reason; there is a (good) reason that ...

1

moment to quit; way to quit

1

to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind

1

to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)

2

spreading one's legs wide apart; straddle; long stride; big steps; thigh-scooping body drop

1

opening; gap; dried and opened fish; extension

1

posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance

3

disgrace; humiliation

2

what kind of thing; anything (else); nothing (but)

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