jpdb beta

to seize (someone) by the collar; to grab (someone) by the scruff of the neck; to collar (someone)

2

yikes!; eek!; ook; eek; customer

4

to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain

6

hammer

4

dizziness; giddiness; vertigo

2

flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)

2

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

1

listen!; you see; mind you; remember

4

to all appearances; no matter how you look at it

3

to spoil; to ruin; to destroy; to make a mess of

2

reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight

2

plot; scheme; trick; design; intrigue; artifice

1

to fling (away); to hurl

1

to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations

1

cane; walking stick; staff; wand

6

without

2

admiration; wonder; astonishment

1

incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive

3

to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air

7

to act as an intermediary; to step in; to come between; to intervene; to interject

1

out of one's league; facing a too tough opponent; outclassed

2

that gentleman; that lady; he; she

1

instinct

1

to collide; to clash

1

half-baked; dim-witted; meatheaded

1

accurate; precise; exact; appropriate; apt; right

1

to give an answer; to find an answer to a question; to work out a solution

2

to injure; to damage; to kill; to hinder; to obstruct

1

tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy

12

to run out; to rush out; to start running; to begin to run; to break into a run

3

to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist

6

to make sure of; to ascertain; to see with one's own eyes; to watch to the end; to watch to make sure (that)

1

brat; kid; urchin; preta; hungry ghost

2

to leave word with (a person); to state in one's will; to leave (something) unsaid; to forget to mention

4

seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of

2

way of using (something); way to use; how to use; way of handling (employees, subordinates, etc.); way of treating; treatment

1

fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade

1

weak person; the weak

1

to dust; to remove dust; to slap; to hit (with the palm); to use up money

2

to repair; to mend; to change; to alter; to put back; to put away; to cure

1

to enter; to go into; to meddle (in); to interfere (in); to go deeply (into an issue); to delve deeper (into)

2

there is nothing; having nothing

3

choice; selection; option

6

painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh

1

happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing

2

so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here

5

to twine; to get tangled; to be involved (e.g. of money in a matter); to get involved (in); to pick a quarrel (with); to find fault (with)

2

chill; the shivers; shivering fit

1

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

1

interior design; interior; upholstery

1