jpdb beta

to be unable to let pass unnoticed; to be unable to be indifferent; to be unable to just watch (without doing anything)

1

low voice; whisper

2

behind closed doors; behind-the-scenes; (under the veil of) secrecy

2

creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) all in one sweep

2

to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain

1

mistaken memory; trick of the memory; slip of the memory

1

to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)

1

memory; recollection; remembrance; storage

12

reconciliation; make peace with

1

-ish; -like

1

to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end

1

space (room, area, outer space)

1

pair; pair-oared boat

1

to dance (orig. a hopping dance)

14

perplexity; difficult question; difficult problem

1

previous engagement; prior contract

1

payback; tit for tat; retaliation; doing over again; redoing

1

uncool; unsophisticated; unfashionable; out of fashion; tacky

1

strong; intense; severe

1

thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; jab

1

much less; to say nothing of

1

hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently

1

music

7

to stare at each other; to lock eyes with

2

(process of) elimination

1

to live under another's roof; to become a dependent on; to flatten oneself (against); to lean in close to

1

heel (of a shoe); heel (in pro wrestling); bad guy; player of villain roles

1

to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)

1

end; conclusion

9

to change; to swap; to change the object of one's interest or focus; to spend or take time; to infect; to permeate something with the smell or colour of something; to move on to the next or different stage of (a plan, etc.)

2

opening and shutting; opening and closing

1

elliptical shape

1

scale; scope; plan; structure

1

I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said

1

forward; frontward; ahead; rectangular front

11

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

6

concert

1

one third; a third part

1

to be buried; to be covered; to overflow; to be crowded; to be repaid (e.g. debt); to be replenished

1

guide; host

1

thank you for your hard work; good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight

1

perfection; flawlessness

2

to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate

1

piece(s) of firewood (esp. chopped or split from logs); kindling (twigs, branches, etc.); firewood

3

to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)

1

open-air fire (e.g. for garden refuse); bonfire; open fire (e.g. in a kitchen)

1

altar

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half; 50%; tie; 5 parts; 5%

2

just a minute; small quantity

2

right side; right-hand side

1