jpdb beta

one (thin, flat object); one sheet

2

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)

1

to accustom; to train (e.g. one's ear); to tame; to domesticate; to train (an animal)

2

to go hunting

2

group; crowd; flock; herd; bevy; school

2

to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in

1

participation; joining; entry

6

to say something additional; to add (to what was said before)

1

to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)

1

in itself; the thing itself; this itself; for its own sake; per se

1

around here; hereabouts; (around) this point; about now

1

best one could ask for; just what one wants; welcome (news); heaven-sent

1

war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset

2

sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...; it's obvious that ...

2

to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to underestimate; to make light of

3

fully prepared; all ready

1

call; summons; convening; convocation

1

upon arrival of an item (items); as soon as one arrives

1

sortie; sally; attack

3

superior officer

2

return of a courtesy; returning one's thanks; return salute; return call

1

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

1

being on duty; being on watch; person on duty

1

quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt

2

thin; skinny; delicate; fragile; feeble

1

everyone; one and all

1

robust; brawny; muscular; strong; sturdy

1

to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer

1

elite; best; pick; cream of the crop

1

gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance

1

far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)

3

to take (someone) along; to bring along; to be accompanied by

2

check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding (a runner) on base

2

maintaining the status quo

1

wounded person; injured person

1

to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment

1

group; party; team; squad; section

1

five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)

1

remarks; comments; way of talking; speaking style; excuse; topic (of conversation)

1

to open (one's eyes) wide

3

one (small animal); two-tan bolt of cloth

2

to bring down (an animal, opponent, etc.); to kill; to shoot dead; to shoot down

3

hard to understand; Byzantine fashion

1

puzzled; perplexed; quizzical; dubious; suspicious

3

big talk; boasting; bragging

2

doubt; skepticism; scepticism; disbelief

1

I'm off (and will be back later); see you later; to go (and then come back)

2

gust (of wind); blast

5

to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout

2

yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh

3