jpdb beta

to throw oneself (into an activity)

1

pulverization; pulverisation; smashing; demolishing

1

close to the wall; alongside the wall

2

to stick (to); to cling (to); to stay (e.g. in the office)

2

(are you) alright?; (are you) OK?

1

(for) how many days; what day (of the month)

1

red; crimson; red-containing colour (e.g. brown, pink, orange); Red (i.e. communist); red light (traffic); red ink (i.e. in finance or proof-reading); (in) the red

6

to empty; to vacate; to evacuate

1

advance reservation

1

main wings (of an aeroplane, airplane)

1

reassuring; stouthearted

1

to instigate; to incite; to spur on; to set (e.g. a dog after someone)

1

to reveal one's true intentions; to show one's cards

1

one-way (trip); one-way ticket

1

(distant) howling; backbiting

1

close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate

2

to become weak; to decline; to wear; to abate; to decay; to wither

1

jet

1

to impress (someone)

1

hasty; rash; rushed; hurried; impatient; impetuous

2

self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself

1

putting one's life on the line; giving everything one has got; acting out of desperation

1

damage; injury

1

exaggerated; overblown; pretentious

1

to indicate; to show; to point to

2

in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)

1

wide; extensive; comprehensive; far-reaching; widespread

1

data processing

3

to be photographed; to be projected

1

to act timid (about doing); to show diffidence; to feel ashamed; to feel guilty

1

to lie down; to throw oneself down

2

(pet) owner; keeper

2

one's say; one's point; complaint; grievance; objection

3

waterfall; cataract; cascade

2

like; as if; the same as

1

to fall incessantly (rain, snow, etc.); to downpour

1

rumor that appears to be quite true (rumour)

1

getting poised again for charging; toeing the mark again; starting again; getting a fresh start; going back to square one

1

to be given up; to be discontinued

1

beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...

4

cowardice; timidity; bashfulness

2

some nerve (as in 'you must have some nerve to ...')

1

concession; conciliation; compromise

1

another; different; something else

2

government official

2

half day

1

to pass (a car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to outdistance

4

departure (of a boat, plane); setting sail; leaving port; putting out to sea; takeoff

1

capital ship

2

reinforcement (e.g. of troops)

4