jpdb beta

to poke one's nose into another's affairs; to have a hand in; to take a (deep) interest in; to poke one's head (into a room)

1

matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case

2

relation; relationship

4

to deepen; to heighten; to intensify

2

perfection; flawlessness

2

to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss

1

to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand

6

to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself

5

inarticulate; not making oneself quite clear; slurring one's words; evasive

2

worry; anxiety; concern

1

(a) few; some; several

2

two

5

expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation

4

in 8 or 9 cases out of ten; in all probability

1

conclusion; decision; judgement; affirmative

1

technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft

4

assassin

3

itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally

2

snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)

3

lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision

1

extent to which (something) is true or false; whether or not (something) is true

1

definite; sure

4

trend; tendency; movement; attitude

2

going on ahead; forestalling; anticipating; arrival before another

1

one's own country

1

drill

1

to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)

4

being ...

2

almost; roughly; approximately

3

to cross swords (with)

1

expressing oneself without words or gestures; force of personality

1

that kind; competition; match

1

to harm; to cause harm to

2

to stop talking; to break off; to pause

2

grandfather (may be used after name as honorific); male senior-citizen (may be used after name as honorific)

1

thoughtlessly; rashly; unwisely; halfway; half-done; incomplete

1

to be talented; to be able

1

king; queen; monarch; the Crown (as a focus of authority in the UK, etc.); the throne

2

order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement

2

exemplary

1

if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say

2

bad; poor; inferior; delinquent; hoodlum; hooligan

1

discontent; dissatisfaction; complaint; grievance

1

meaning; tenor; effect; influence; appearance; aspect

1

to serve; to work for; to attend

2

lord; master

2

to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)

3

long time; many years

1

royalty

4

instruction (in martial arts, performance, etc.); teaching; coaching

2