jpdb beta

anger; passion

1

strict; hidebound; inflexible; being a stickler for the rules; sticking hard and fast to the rules

1

things; everything

2

irritation; annoyance; frustration

1

to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)

1

at every opportunity; for each and every thing that crops up; with every little thing; whenever possible; whenever the chance arises; at every turn

1

to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you

1

(not) one

1

return to one's country

1

fuel

1

boiling; seething; becoming heated (e.g. debate); excitement; soaring (prices); shooting up

1

to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)

1

insurance; guarantee

1

just as one wishes

1

even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little

1

to let one's guard down

1

to say (something) over one's shoulder

1

to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination

1

leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing

1

come hell or high water

1

I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal

1

without sparing time for sleep

1

all night long; all through the night

1

person's name

1

Achaimenes

5

Persia

5

king; queen; monarch; the Crown (as a focus of authority in the UK, etc.); the throne

5

Darius

5

three generations; third generation immigrant; sansei; the third (e.g. Henry III)

5

to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)

4

Alexander the Great

5

eastern direction; the Orient; eastern fighter in a match (e.g. sumo wrestling)

3

expedition; (military) campaign; tour (by a sports team, performer, etc.); visit

3

battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict

2

Arbela

1

the two; both

1

light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence

1

hero; the brave; man of valour (valor)

1

arc (esp. electrical)

1

holy war; crusade

1

final

1

continuation; sequel

1

probable; likely

1

answer sheet

10

odd reply; amusing answer; oddball response

1

day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)

1

leader of a charge; first to arrive

1

finish; finishing; finishing touches

1

unsteadily (e.g. on one's feet); shakily; wavering (in one's mind); unsteadily; aimlessly; unconsciously

1

first day (e.g. at work, school); day one

2