jpdb beta

to be estranged

1

structure; construction; makeup; framework; organization; pattern

1

ditch; drain; groove; tread; gap (between people, countries, etc.); gulf

1

to deepen; to heighten; to intensify

1

command; direction

1

promotion; encouragement; fostering; unwanted help (usu. unintentionally harmful); unnecessary help

1

so far as

1

surely; certainly; without doubt

1

to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy

1

calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!

1

to be broken; to break; to fall through; to come to nothing

1

the former

1

the latter

1

confrontation; opposition; antagonism

3

toxin; poisonous substance

1

still; yet; more; still more; as ...; like ...

2

to vomit; to spit out

1

assumption (of office); taking up (a post); inauguration; installation

1

(a) principle; (a) reason; (a) point; some truth

1

originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful

4

suppression; subjugation

1

to make a mistake (in); to commit an error; to be wrong; to be incorrect; to mislead; to misguide

1

appointment; assignment; promotion

1

certainly; surely; definitely

1

honour; honor; dignity; prestige; reputation; appearances

1

to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip

2

please; somehow or other; one way or another

2

reconsideration

1

to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to

3

speech; eloquence; manner of speaking; manner of expression

1

to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over

1

check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base

1

presumptuous; arrogant; audacious; forward; insolent

1

sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable

1

method; process; manner; way; means; technique

2

conformity; compatibility; adaptability; congruity; congruence

1

to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone

1

to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)

3

vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy

2

to look (stare) back at (somebody); to look at again; to re-examine; to prove oneself superior (to someone who had previously been condescending); to look back (behind oneself)

1

serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)

7

lightly seasoned

1

in truth; as it is; as you are; in practice

3

relation; relative; kind; cordial

1

to give guidance; to explain clearly; to admonish; to preach

1

implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment

2

self-righteous

1

face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect

8

very caring; kind; helpful; service-minded

1

with all due respect; I'm sorry, but ...; I'm afraid ...

1