jpdb beta

saddle

1

to straddle; to sit astride; to mount; to extend over; to spread over; to span

1

pedal

5

to start rowing; to begin to row; to row out (e.g. to sea); to pull out; to start pedaling; to begin to pedal

1

matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); it's not your business; it doesn't matter (to you); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)

1

to row; to scull; to pedal (e.g. bicycle); to swing (on a swing); to operate a hand pump; to push through (deep snow, the jungle, etc.)

2

sports ground; sports oval

1

empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless

3

something (or other)

1

that sort of; like that

1

obedient; docile; quiet

1

particularly; only; in the case of

1

that gentleman; that lady; he; she

2

doing whatever one pleases

1

to stick up (hair, etc.); to stand up straight; to stand up abruptly; to jump to one's feet; to stand in one place, doing nothing in particular; to stand around

1

to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off

3

in order to; for the purpose of; must; should

1

to run off; to break into a run; to start running

2

yikes; oops; eep; wow

2

curious onlookers; rubbernecks

1

negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness

2

to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)

2

with no regard to one's appearances; with no concern of how one's act looks like

1

signal; signalling; signaling; traffic light; traffic signal

2

to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)

1

to let an opportunity slip

1

probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't

1

sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching

1

to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)

3

for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze

5

to look away; to avert one's eyes

1

to take advantage of; to follow blindly; to multiply

1

to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination

1

acceleration; speeding up

2

pedestrian crossing; crosswalk

1

to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range

1

metre; meter; meter; gauge

1

to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination

2

(truck) load-carrying tray; (bicycle) luggage carrier; roof rack

2

centre of gravity (center); centroid; barycenter; (one's) balance

1

something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another

4

running parallel (to); running side-by-side; keeping pace (with)

1

gasping

2

persuasion

1

objective

1

plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward

3

immediate (effect, result, etc.); instant; instantaneous; prompt

1

to put on the brakes; to put a stop to

1

to put to shame; to humiliate; to disgrace; to rape; to assault; to violate

1

that's enough!; cut it out!; get a life!

1