jpdb beta

ancestor; forefather; foremother

2

Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation

3

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

2

favour; favor; obligation; debt of gratitude

1

still having a very small chance; still having a tiny shred of hope

1

to remain; to be left

8

very much; very many; more and more

1

the most; the extreme; prime; conspicuous

1

base (e.g. of a triangle); low class; low in social standing; base (e.g. of support); foundation

1

population of a fief

1

(way of) life; living; livelihood; life circumstances

1

preference; priority; precedence

2

showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay

1

sympathy; empathy; response

1

to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)

7

's house; 's home

1

considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal

2

to suit; to match; to become; to be like

12

(finger) ring

6

arms; weapons (of war); armor; armour

14

the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since

2

to win; to gain victory

18

meaning; called; said

1

history; pedigree; lineage

1

house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name

3

to disrupt; to ruin; to hinder; to thwart

1

to employ; to hire; to charter

8

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

1

fool; idiot; simpleton

1

since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while

3

gossipy; abusive; critical; jabbering

1

treasure

3

fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)

1

as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly

10

embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful

6

he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing

4

usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common

2

clear; obvious; evident; bright; light

1

individual; specimen

3

scarce; rare

2

in general; generally; as a whole; all in all; altogether

1

chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus

3

fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity

1

to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed

2

to break; to fracture; to fold; to bend; to make (origami); to interrupt

6

to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind

2

cannot be compared with; no match for

2

solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy

2

vivid; clear; distinct

1

current; urgent; to confront (an issue); to face (up to something); for the meantime; at present

1