jpdb beta

suddenly; with a jerk

1

to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)

3

particle; grain

2

dispersing; vanishing

3

such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?

2

gold dust

1

(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever

2

only; merely; but; no more than

1

one blow; one hit; one stroke; summiting on the first attempt (oft. without prior knowledge about the route; in climbing); on-sight; flashing

5

damage

1

maximum permissible level or dosage

1

overcoat; exceeding; going over; exaggerated; overdone; over par; overexposure

1

what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any

1

to bring (news, knowledge, etc.); to introduce; to bring about; to cause; to produce (e.g. results)

1

to be told or made to hear something so often that you (metaphorically) get calluses on your ears

1

to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by

2

actually; really; truly; in practice; practically

2

to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)

7

more than expected

2

measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion

1

to be reduced to ashes; to be cremated

1

shuddering; shivering; trembling; being horrified; being disgusted

4

shit!; damn!

3

sense of defeat

2

conclusion; decision; end; settlement

1

nimbly; lightly

2

above ground; on the ground; earth's surface; this world; this earth

1

to swoop down; to glide down; to fly down; to land gently (on); to alight (on)

2

hostility; animosity; enmity

2

accomplice; conspirator; cohort

5

threat; intimidation; menace

4

to lean (on, against); to rest (against); to recline; to rely on (someone); to depend on

2

cold sweat

1

to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle

1

impudence; cheekiness; impertinence

1

not less than ...; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; the above; the above-mentioned

5

sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration

2

(suffering a) complete defeat; utter defeat; annihilation

1

in the future; another day; later

1

to discuss; to talk together

1

grave; solemn; serious; harsh (e.g. truth); hard; strict

1

to ferry across (e.g. a river); to carry across; to lay across; to build across; to hand over; to hand in

1

brickwork

2

first floor; ground floor; one floor; one storey; one rank

2

to build; to construct

2

roof

1

chimney; smokestack; funnel (of a ship); carrying a passenger without turning on the taximeter

1

mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign; landmark; guide; (arch.) trademark

1

business day

1

opening a new shop; opening a shop (for the day)

1