jpdb beta

day before yesterday

1

to become widely known; to become well-known; to spread (of a rumor, reputation, etc.)

1

pity; compassion

5

it's already too late

1

to get to the main subject; to move on to the main topic; to get down to business

2

to be in the news; to be talked about; to become a popular topic of conversation; to become the talk of the town; to become topical

1

active duty; active service; student taking (university) entrance exams while still enrolled in school; student who passed their university entrance exams on the first try

2

this is my chance; this is the (opportune) moment; here's an opportunity (that can't be passed up)

1

to increase in value; to gain prestige

1

(nearly certain) death; extremely dangerous place (or situation) from which one might not return alive; proper place to die; dilemma; predicament

1

taking on a life of its own (of a rumour, etc.); walking by oneself; taking a walk by oneself; walking unaided; being able to walk without help; standing on one's own feet

1

going out (before burning completely); dying out; fizzling out (e.g. of a plan); falling through; coming to nothing

1

to use one's own judgement; to not be swayed by others; to have confidence in oneself

1

latent; potential

1

camp (supporters of a doctrine, party, etc.); faction (of a party); military camp; encampment; cantonment

1

enemy camp; enemy line; last 3 rows of the board

1

distinctive of; characteristic of; uniquely applying to; but; except; without

2

treacherous; dangerous; untrustworthy; sneaky; cunning

1

first and last (time, chance, etc.); (the) only

1

foul; breaking the rules; violation (of the law, regulations, etc.); infringement; breach

1

ignition; lighting; firing; setting off

1

counter for large animals (e.g. head of cattle); counter for insects in a collection; counter for helmets, masks, etc.

4

to run up to

2

during; for the duration of

1

showy; ostentatious

1

superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!

5

two at a time; two by two; in twos

2

to open one's eyes wide (in anger, surprise, etc.); to goggle at

2

artist's impression; picture based on one's imagination; imaginary rendering

1

interest rate; interest

1

to exchange greetings

2

completely exhausted; dead tired; knackered

1

overloading (a truck, etc.); excessive loading

1

glutton

4

because; since

5

you guys; buddies; pals; you lot

1

to catch fire; to be ignited; to ignite; to flare up (of an emotion, controversy, etc.); to blaze; to be ignited (of a dispute, commotion, etc.)

1

protest; refutation; pleading

1

tinderbox

1

peaceful

1

high; noble; refined; advanced

1

to accomplish; to finish; to carry through; to follow through

1

considerable; formidable; tremendous; really something else; exceptional; impressive

1

three minutes

1

unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)

1

to have a good appetite

1

toothpick

2

hazardous materials; dangerous goods; explosives; combustibles

2

abandonment; giving up; throwing away; disposal; dumping

2

to conquer (e.g. an enemy); to defeat; to overcome (a difficulty); to out-hit

3