jpdb beta

to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible

1

value; worth; merit

1

existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have

5

to fish; to look for; to search for; to go on a spree (spending, reading, etc.); to binge

2

eyewitness report; eyewitness information

1

limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...

4

ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage

3

groan; moan; roar; growl; buzz; hum (e.g. motor)

1

threat; intimidation; menace

2

wild; growing wild; living in the wild; (arch.) I

1

beast; brute; animal

1

reading room

3

exit; gateway; way out; outlet; vent; leak

1

coat; coating

23

four people

5

long

1

resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag

4

to manage; to control; to supervise; to crack down on; to keep under strict control; to enforce

1

guidance; protective custody

2

to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with

1

to collect oneself; to cool off; to recover oneself

1

observation; survey; watching

5

clear; obvious; evident; bright; light

3

nightlife; night amusements

1

junior high school student; middle school pupil

1

matter to be checked or investigated

1

taking a quantity (of time, people, etc.); similar to ...; dependent on ...; reliant on ...; while ...; when ...

1

to seize; to capture; to arrest; to hold down; to subdue

1

they; those guys

6

sunglasses

2

contrived; false-sounding

1

outward appearance

1

large build; large pattern

1

quiet; still; calm

1

(theatrical) fighting scene

1

military personnel; soldier

1

impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength

1

to be overawed; to be overpowered; to lose the mental battle

1

sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen

4

control; check; restraint; inhibition

1

conviction; belief; confidence

2

news coverage; collecting data (e.g. for an article); covering (something for media); interview

1

to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)

2

these guys; these fellows

3

without; but if; otherwise; or else

1

daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)

4

injury; wound; mistake; accident; loss

2

to thrust before; to thrust at

2

pistol; handgun; revolver

8

true character; true heart; true spirit

1