jpdb beta

clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely

1

to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off

2

celebration (of a joyous occasion); blessing; giving one's blessing; blessing (from God)

1

to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to patch (clothes); to mend; to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with

1

boy; man; male

2

qualifications; requirements; capabilities

1

anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity

10

conflict; complication; troubles; discord

2

to torment; to harass; to tease; to extort; to shake down; to demand money

1

unpleasant; disagreeable; nasty; lewd; lascivious; obscene

1

brothers and sisters; siblings; half-siblings; step-siblings; mate; friend

1

let me humbly say; most humbly; with all due respect

1

doubt; suspicion; misgivings; scruples

1

to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)

3

conviction; belief; confidence

2

battle; war; fight (against time, poverty, etc.); struggle (for freedom, survival, etc.); contest; competition

1

to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)

2

opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism

2

candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination

3

to shelter (e.g. a fugitive); to harbour; to harbor; to hide; to give refuge to

1

to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)

2

furthermore; even more

2

to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to

1

very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive

1

to come loose; to come untied; to come undone; to loosen up (e.g. tension)

1

comfortable; easy; calm; loose; spacious

2

to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)

1

on the one hand ... (and on the other ...); on one side

1

important; significant; precious; valuable; careful

3

small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest

1

present; gift

1

to put on airs; to assume importance; to be self-important; to be pretentious; to be pompous; to stand on one's dignity

1

considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal

1

to lift up; to hold up; to give; to present; to do (for someone)

4

sole (of a shoe); sole (fish)

1

to stick (to); to cling (to); to adhere (to); to stay (in a place); to stick close (to someone); to follow (someone) around

2

unripe; green; immature; immature; inexperienced; unskilled

1

to feel deeply ashamed (of)

1

to cut (cloth, paper, etc.); to cut off; to sever (ties); to break off (relations); to cut off (a supply route, enemy's retreat, etc.); to block

1

assistance; support

1

roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique

2

to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest

3

winner; victor

1

proposal; proposition; suggestion

3

shallow thinking; imprudence; rashness; quick temper; short temper

1

thinly; slightly; vaguely; a little

1

emotional; sentimental

2

after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)

2

incorrigible; dogged

1

to take offense; to take offence; to get angry; to lose one's temper

2