jpdb beta

creakily; with a grating sound; packed full; crammed; with no room to spare

1

unanticipated; unexpected

6

(providing) covering fire; supporting (someone in a debate, dispute, etc.); backing (someone) up

1

roughly; approximately; (cutting) in one stroke; (breaking apart) with vigour; (cutting) deeply; (splitting) wide open

2

what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about

12

to turn aside adroitly; to dodge

1

while passing each other

1

to tear; to rip up; to cut up; to cleave; to forcibly separate (e.g. two lovers); (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye

6

severe wound; serious wound; gash

3

(opening of a) wound; cut

9

bleeding; haemorrhage; bleeding money; red ink; casualties; losses

2

shallow; superficial; thoughtless; short-sighted; foolish; silly

1

serious; severe; grave; acute

9

revolution; rotation; turning; turning (an aircraft or ship)

4

pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase; follow-up attack

8

in that way; like that; that way

4

to burst into flames; to fire (of a gun); to fan a fire with one's breath; to breathe fire; to spit fire

4

to take aim (at); to set one's sights (on)

7

specialization; specialisation

1

full of openings; half empty; (cutting) sharply; cleanly; (arch.) (progressing) smoothly

2

long distance; long range; long distance relationship

1

however; whatever

1

to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away

4

encounter; running into; meeting with (e.g. an accident); being confronted with (e.g. a difficulty)

1

or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean

4

to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)

25

half in fun

1

to lay down; to wear (a sword, etc.) at one's side

2

loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft

1

axis; shaft; center; centre; stalk; stem

3

rotation; revolution; working (e.g. of one's mind); function; turnover (of goods, funds, etc.); circulation

13

once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat

2

number of revolutions (i.e. as an engine speed); number of rotations; speed of revolution; speed of rotation

1

to monitor closely (for rule-breaking, etc.); to keep a close eye on

1

zero; naught; oh; flying; leaping

1

stall; downturn; slowdown; slump

1

thunderous roar; roaring sound

2

half-crazed; frantic

3

left arm; left-handed (baseball pitcher)

2

roundhouse kick; turning kick

2

to force someone to clamp with their teeth; to force into someone's mouth (e.g. a gag); to wedge into a space; to inflict (a blow); to deal (a hit); to pull (a joke)

1

aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!

3

to get damaged; to get chipped; to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt (reputation)

2

(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement

7

rough; wild; rude; harsh; gruff; violent

2

to throw (strongly, violently, etc.)

3

to cut off (from); to separate; to detach; to sever; to uncouple

4

early morning; early hours; early in the morning

2

triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits

4

dark; gloomy; somber; depressing

2