jpdb beta

development; cultivation; application; exploitation (of resources)

2

to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard

5

to imitate; to follow; to copy; to emulate

6

one's mind

2

to flash (e.g. lightning); to flicker; to flutter (e.g. flag); to wave; to flash into one's mind (e.g. an idea); to come to one suddenly

2

to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself

1

to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive

1

sacrifice; victim (esp. someone killed); casualty; sacrifice (to a deity)

5

to leak out (of a secret); to come out; to be exposed (of a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to get away (of a fish)

1

meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly

4

a bit more; a bit longer

1

to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst

1

very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary

3

circuitous; roundabout; indirect

1

unsparingly; without listening to the other party; without giving the other party a chance to explain

1

obedient; meek; honest; frank; straight (e.g. hair); without peculiarity

17

to grant (a wish); to accede; to comply with; to heed

2

bad habit; bad habits

2

protest; objection

2

the ... in question

4

well, ...; right, ...; so; then; that way (would mean ...); if that is the case

2

to learn; to study; to take lessons in

2

pink (colour, color); peach

1

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)

5

to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward

5

to speak words (of); to speak (to); to say (something); to say some (kind, comforting, etc.) words

2

resolute; firm; dauntless; undaunted

2

feeling of tragic heroism; feeling of grim resolve; sense of determination

1

to drift; to float; to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air; to be in the air (e.g. a feeling or mood); to wander; to walk around aimlessly

1

easy; simple; easygoing; lighthearted; simplistic

2

to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound

1

to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)

3

softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is

6

what sort; what kind

2

thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love

1

to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself

3

clearly (understand, see, hear, etc.); distinctly; perfectly; as if it were right in front of one

1

to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten

3

effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving

2

control; check; restraint; inhibition

6

sign; indication; omen; symptom

1

edict; ordinance; proclamation

2

to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up

7

letter; note

1

to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint

2

delivery person

1

arrangement; preparations; search (by police)

1

to end; to come to an end; to finish; to complete; to finish doing; to be past its (one's) prime

13

to join forces; to cooperate

2

wanting (to have); desiring; wishing for; I want (you, them, etc.) to (do)

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