jpdb beta

standing firm; holding out

1

suddenly; with a jerk

1

to lose balance

1

second

3

to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for

1

leader; reader; reading book; reader (i.e. someone who reads); microreader; dotted line (in printing)

1

to hold a thing in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to embrace (e.g. a baby); to take upon oneself; to be saddled with

2

to bite into (e.g. rope into skin); to cut into; to eat into; to encroach; to be wedged (i.e. underwear pulled from the back, driving it between the buttocks)

2

dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure

1

vocal sound; tone of voice

1

slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.

1

to catch; to capture; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street); towards (someone); at (someone)

2

strength; power; proficiency; ability

1

to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)

2

protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation

1

indicates emphasis

1

immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay

1

to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)

2

simple; plain

1

regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to

4

retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)

1

to have excess momentum (from going too fast, using too much force, etc.); to get carried away; to go overboard; to overdo (something)

1

hostage

1

nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck

2

just right (time, size, length, etc.)

1

to save trouble; to save effort; to save hassle; to save bother; to save time

1

as (X, then Y); with; in accordance with; in proportion to

1

having just started...

1

hands behind one's back; hands tied behind one's back; behind (e.g. someone); rear; appearance from behind

2

to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)

2

trade; buying and selling; trafficking (e.g. of humans, arms, drugs); dealing

4

to lie face down (e.g. on the ground, napping on a desk); to lie prone; (arch.) to lower (one's head, gaze, etc.)

1

helmet; hard hat; protective headgear

1

to mumble; to mutter

4

echo; reverberation; response; reaction; repercussions

2

breathing; respiration

1

details; particulars; detailed; specific; close-up view (of a digitally displayed map); zoomed-in view

1

intonation

1

to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after

2

to serve God

1

clear; pure; noble

1

hollow; cavity; dent; depression

1

three sides; small offering stand

1

to lean over (someone); to bend over; to lean on; to weigh on one; to bear (heavily) on one; to lie on one

2

to spread out; to lay out; to take a position; to impose widely (e.g. over a city)

1

here and there; in places

1

useful thing; usable article

1

left foot; left leg

2

near one's knee; (by) one's side; (at) one's hand; place under the protection (of one's parents, etc.); (under) the care (of); territory of a powerful person

1

to shave off; to scrape off

2