jpdb beta

pond

1

to start the debate; to get the ball rolling; to fire the first shot; to start a conversation

1

to leave space (between)

1

corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness

4

flying column; detached force

1

bumping of heads; running into; coming across; encountering

1

they; those guys; those fellows

2

shooting; sniping

2

rooftop

1

shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; the background; behind the scenes

2

sniper

2

to be intricate; to be elaborate; to be complicated; to be complex

1

gap; break; pause; interval; cut; incision

1

hill road

2

reflexive; reflecting

2

to be cut out for (e.g. a job); to be suited (to)

1

angry voice

2

to run up (a hill, stairs etc.); to dash up; to rush up

4

light that stays on all night; lamp that is kept burning all night; nightlight

1

slightly; lightly; thinly; faintly; dimly

4

slope; incline; hill; milestone; (age) mark

2

to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (flyers, etc.); to give out; to shake off (a pursuer, companion, etc.); to give the slip

1

automatic door

1

to roll in; to tumble into; to visit (esp. to stay overnight as an unwanted guest); to fall in one's way; to fall into one's lap

1

to slide into; to slip into

2

good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable

5

here and there; various places; all around; muddled; confused; in the wrong order

3

to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited

4

pebble; small stone

2

to throw at; to fling at; to hurl at; to hurl (abuse, insults, etc.) at; to use (rough language) with (someone)

1

(standing) straight; (extending) flatly; with a snap; abruptly; sticking into (with a quick motion); attaching

4

electronic sound

2

sediment; earth and sand

1

to roll up; to hoist; to take away; to rip off (e.g. money from someone); to blow up (dust)

1

land mine; topic that sets someone off; sensitive topic; something that seems fine at first but turns out to be very bad (e.g. product, business); booby trap

4

to be buried; to be covered; to overflow; to be crowded; to be repaid (e.g. debt); to be replenished

3

to get used to hearing

2

piling up; multiple layers

1

suffering; distress; hardship; trial

1

party; banquet; feast

1

strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing

1

army

1

to fill with holes; to riddle (e.g. with bullets)

1

heavy machine gun

1

car; vehicle; van; (train) car; carriage

1

goes without saying; needless to say; obvious

2

embarkation; boarding (a ship or aircraft)

1

common; ordinary; fair (e.g. fight); gracious; frank; open

3

war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces

1

the real pleasure (of something); the real thrill; flavour of ghee; (fig.) delicious taste; Buddha's gracious teachings

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