jpdb beta

overlooking; turning a blind eye

2

to assist; to help out

1

in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)

1

to recover one's strength; to recover one's spirit; to revive; to be refreshed; to be invigorated; to be encouraged

1

simple and clear; plain and simple

1

disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant

3

to be of no concern to one; to be nothing to do with one

1

especially; particularly; surely; clearly; as if; as though

3

text at the foot of a page, document, screen, etc.

1

point in time; occasion

1

not only ... but also; in addition to; consequently

2

sworn friend

1

to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct

3

concession; conciliation; compromise

2

opening of hostilities

1

to lean on; to recline on; to rely on; to depend on

1

artifice; intrigue

1

to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)

2

one's own house; own; personal; autologous

2

exceptional; praiseworthy; laudable

1

as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible

1

painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh

4

to glare at; to scowl at

3

hostage

1

dilemma; predicament

2

to cut open; to clear (land); to cut (a path, road, etc.); to carve out (a new career, future, etc.); to open up (a new field)

2

knowing; (an) acquaintance

1

will; volition; intention; intent; determination

5

being clearheaded; having a keen (sharp, brilliant) mind

1

to commit (e.g. crime); to perpetrate; to break (e.g. rule); to violate; to rape; to violate

1

to win; to gain victory

2

invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass

1

to steal; to plagiarize; to steal (a technique, idea, etc.); to do stealthily; to do during scant time; to steal a base

1

to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)

1

willpower; guts; determination; character; nature; disposition

1

no matter for; without regard to; whatever the ...

1

to count; to enumerate

1

to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to seduce

7

basket (shopping, etc.); hamper; cage

1

agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning

1

to perceive; to sense; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment

2

firm; determined; resolute; conclusive

1

self; the ego

1

to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)

1

negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness

1

lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness

1

to be too busy; to be occupied; to concentrate on single-mindedly

1

rock; boulder; crag; cliff; anchor

1

to do what one is told to; to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says

1

cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible

2