jpdb beta

exit from a room

1

now that; since; so long as; because

1

line

1

to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)

2

this and that; one thing and another

1

I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...

1

total darkness; pitch dark; bleak future; poor prospects

1

library (usu. single-room); small library

2

to rescue from; to help out of; to save

1

correction; rectification; mending; repair

4

trouble; bother

1

bow (salute, greeting)

1

to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to

3

Schuell

1

rustling of clothes

2

and; moreover; besides; as well as; and on top of that; at the same time

2

definite; sure

1

taking into consideration; giving consideration (to)

1

first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole

1

mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion

1

high sensitivity; highly sensitive (e.g. film, radio receiver); high speed (film); discerning; discriminating; of refined tastes

1

parabolic antenna

1

rustling (as of silk); slithering (sound); whizzing; hissing

1

with a light thud

1

to step on; to trample down; to tread on

1

standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert

1

reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)

2

(power of) imagination

1

to stir up; to poke (the fire); to beat (an egg); to arouse (interest, feelings, etc.); to stir; to stoke

1

wild idea; delusion

1

wing

1

albatross (esp. the short-tailed albatross, Phoebastria albatrus)

1

opposite; reverse; contrary

1

to come loose; to come untied; to come undone; to loosen up (e.g. tension)

1

rain water; "rain water" solar term (approx. February 19)

1

drop (e.g. of water); drip

1

pituitary gland; pituitary body; hypophysis

1

mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with

1

smelly; stinky

1

reliance; trust; faith; confidence

2

roof

1

to besmirch; to sully

1

no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine

1

vine; bine; bow; temple arm; connections; contacts

1

requital of a favour (favor); repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)

1

to return a favor (favour); to repay

1

hunter; huntsman

1

to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)

1

starting afresh; going back to square one; abandoning (e.g. a plan); clearing an abacus

1

distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion

1