jpdb beta

dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)

3

to knock down; to shoot down; to lop off

1

to change; to exchange; to convert; to renew; to throw a switch; to replace

3

wave; ups and downs

1

to wash away

2

to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort

1

to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival

4

wall of rock; rock cliff; rock face

1

crash into; clash

1

to get up (e.g. from bed); to make one's way in the world; to achieve in life

2

tough

1

proximity; nearness; being nearby; approaching; drawing near; coming close

1

first-class; top grade; characteristic; peculiar; school (e.g. of a performance art); one flag

1

to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)

1

having; holding; wear; durability; charge; expense

1

today of all days

1

of great promise; with a promising future

1

myself; oneself; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) you (referring to one's inferior)

1

the problem (at issue); the point at issue; problematic issue; problem

1

mess; spoiled; spoilt; (come to) nothing; ruin

2

lack of expression; blank look (on one's face)

1

to perceive; to grasp (the situation)

2

making an attempt; trial run

2

how many times?

1

to attempt; to test; to try out

2

(power of) resistance

2

the very picture of ...

1

direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination

3

extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more

1

to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after

1

saliva; spit; sputum

3

to swallow; to gulp down

1

battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict

1

knockout

1

ascension (into heaven); the Ascension; death

1

impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag

3

calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind

4

side; flank

2

to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with

3

fierce fighting

1

offense and defense; offence and defence

3

superiority; superior power; predominance; preponderance

1

to use properly; to use (different things) for different purposes

1

inevitable; necessary

1

to slip through; to slip past; to evade

1

forever; endlessly; on and on; meandering; wandering; winding

1

to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep

3

to graze (e.g. bullet); to scratch; to touch lightly; to take a percentage; to exploit; to squeeze

1

direct hit

3

drawn-out (protracted) war or contest

1