jpdb beta

life

1

evident; plain; distinct; clear

2

to detain; to check; to restrain

5

throwing oneself (e.g. into the water to commit suicide)

2

so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much

3

to come to an end; to close the curtain

1

anchorage; anchoring; mooring

2

to take someone's hand

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)

5

to realize; to realise

8

strong point

4

to irritate; to grate on one's nerves; to aggravate; to be galling; to be invidious

1

being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem

5

death by drowning

1

hard lump under the skin (e.g. adipous tumor, lymph node tumor, etc.); grinding against; pressing or rubbing with turning movements (e.g. someone's shoulders with one's elbow); rolling one's eyes; goggling one's eyes; rattling sound

3

stalking

1

way; course; the only way

2

stalker; stoker

9

position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint

6

knot; tying; bundle; lumping; conclusion; ending

2

half the face; one side; half; the other side; the reverse; the contrary

4

adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approach

1

to use one's head

4

to achieve results; to be successful (in a venture, etc.)

5

raid; military attack by a mobile unit; hit-and-run attack; shortstop; short

2

tricky

1

reluctant; unwilling; involuntary; unintentional; unintended; unlooked-for

4

dangerous person; security risk; loose cannon

1

newcomer; neophyte; novice; newbie

4

formal; strict; ceremonious; stiff

2

loser; failure; underdog; unmarried and childless older woman

2

to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly

7

someone with a liking or characteristic; a true representative of (place)

3

innermost feelings; heart; motive; nature; disposition; spirit

1

graduation; completion (of a course); moving on (from); outgrowing (something); leaving (a group, company, etc.)

9

obedient; gentle; meek; submissive; docile

3

cheerfully; excitedly

2

with a smack; with a spank; with a plunk (of the sound of a shamisen); shamisen

1

second person

4

being together; going together; matching (clothing); going together

1

it is I who should say so

2

schedule

6

one's way; one's route

2

Dorrit

1

comedian; actor who plays comic roles; figure of fun; laughing stock

8

bubble; bubble economy

5

aquatic; on the water

2

with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new

4

salty sea breeze; salt wind

3

through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of

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