jpdb beta

scorpion

1

flexibility; pliability; softness; elasticity

2

to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to leverage (skills, attributes, experience, etc.); to restore (a deleted passage; in proofreading)

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scorpion (Scorpiones spp.)

1

tail (of an animal); tail end; tip

8

to mimic; to imitate

1

plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme

20

sudden change; complete change

2

end; close

3

sign; signal; cue

9

to help (someone) to their feet; to help (someone) up

1

to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)

13

pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)

5

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

37

bull's-eye; object of desire; most-coveted goal; male crotch (as a target in fighting); the jewels (as in "kick him in ...")

6

change; alteration; modification

1

to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback

5

crotch; groin; area between the thighs

5

victory; triumph; win; conquest; success

15

defense; defence; safeguard; protection

22

to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)

10

to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)

11

to stumble a step or two forward (when trying to stop); to pass one's destination and stumble a step or two forward; to totter

2

biggest; greatest; largest; maximum

6

testicle; testicles; testes

3

bursting; rupture; explosion; breakdown (of talks, negotiations, etc.); breaking off

5

if one is unlucky; if one is careless

1

death due to shock (triggered by blood loss, heart failure or other causes)

1

somewhat sudden

2

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

30

to turn a somersault

1

to jump; to leap; to splash (of oil, mud, etc.); to spatter; to burst; to crack open

6

to slide; to glide; to slip; to skid; to be slippery; to fail (an examination); to lose (a position)

4

nasal cavity

1

to struggle in the water; to be drowning; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted

5

grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous

5

to choke; to be choked by; to be stifled by

1

hemoptysis; coughing up blood; lung hemorrhage (haemorrhage)

3

to be unsteady; to reel; to shake; to waver; to be unsettled (feelings, thoughts, etc.)

2

head

21

at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just

5

steel

2

face (of person)

14

to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about

2

pain; ache; -algia

1

to be irritated; to get annoyed; to lose one's patience

10

slash; slashing attack

4

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

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to whirl; to eddy; to swirl; to whirl around (of feelings, thoughts, etc.); to swirl around; to surge

5

inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care

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