jpdb beta

small mercy (from some misfortune); silver lining of a dark cloud; consolation in sadness; blessing in disguise

1

at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove

2

ornamental garden stone (seemingly placed randomly to give the garden a more natural appearance); garden rock; sacrificed stone (in go); sacrifice (e.g. career, reputation); stones used in a foundation; riprap

1

retreat; withdrawal; retirement

5

rear; rear unit guard; anchor (man)

3

to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)

4

storm; tempest; uproar; hullabaloo; storm (e.g. of protest)

3

to judge; to decide; to sit in judgement; to try

1

execution; death by execution

2

to understand; to make out

3

lattice; latticework; window bars; grid; grating

1

prison guard; jailer; gaoler

1

(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts

1

glutton

1

to keep (a pet or other animal); to have; to own; to raise; to rear; to feed

1

one army; whole army; first string players; the cool kids; the popular kids

1

ordinary

1

Chinese Communist Party; Chinese Communists; Communist China

1

as one flesh or body; simultaneously

1

money and goods

1

quarrel; fight; trouble; dispute; friction; discord

1

one soldier

3

to be based in (a place)

1

finishing writing, work, etc. at a stroke (stretch); knocking something off without a break

4

fall; sinking; surrender; capitulation

6

whoever

1

to feel itchy; to itch; to feel creepy; to be impatient; to itch (to do something); to be eager

1

appointment; assignment; promotion

1

judgment; judgement; decision; verdict

1

to grumble; to make difficulties

1

distinction; favoritism; favouritism; discrimination

1

to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)

3

unavoidable; no help for

1

even now; still; as yet

3

to decapitate; to take (someone's) head off; to depose; to topple

2

command; order

6

heresy

2

inhuman; inhumane

1

to give an order

4

unjust; inhuman

1

to dig down; to dig into (a matter); to delve into; to probe into

1

to gather

1

brushwood; twig

3

flint; firestone

1

(of fire) to spread; to extend itself

2

to change (cars or horses); to transfer; to possess; to inspire

4

chimney

1

close to the wall; alongside the wall

1

boiling; seething; becoming heated (e.g. debate); excitement; soaring (prices); shooting up

4

preliminary arrangements; preparation; spadework; pre-cooking

1