jpdb beta

to go flying along; to move fast (against the wind)

1

chilly; unpleasantly cold

1

suspicious; dubious; doubtful; unsure; untrustworthy; unreliable; strange

1

to have (the) courage (to); to be courageous

1

with a start; with a jump

1

to be sad; to mourn for; to regret

1

(at) a glance; (judging from) appearances

1

even if; even though; however; no matter how

1

philanthropic work; charitable enterprise

1

pulpy; soppy; sloppy; untidy; in a disarray

1

to mutter; to murmur; to grumble; to tweet (Twitter)

2

putting off; postponing

1

nightlife districts; drinking districts

2

to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee

5

manhole

1

obstacle; hurdle

1

wind; breeze; manner; behaviour; cold; influenza

1

to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)

2

really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit

4

importance; gravity

1

to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit

1

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

2

with a flash; brightly; dazzlingly; sparklingly; brilliantly (shining)

1

to shine; to glitter; to be bright

1

to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst

3

fluorescent lamp; fluorescent light; person who is slow to react; someone slow on the uptake

1

switching on and off (of a light); flashing; blinking; flickering

1

inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care

3

corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness

2

to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew

2

that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there

3

(public) notice; attention; public eye; public gaze

1

to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way

3

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

4

to fall on one's backside

1

even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on

1

promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)

1

pattern; behavioural pattern; behavioral pattern; predictability

1

dizzy; giddy

1

greed; craving; desire; appetite; hunger; avarice

1

pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character

1

striped; stripes

1

bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter

4

account of a dream; fantastic story; wild tale; empty dream

1

to become settled; to be fixed

1

to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress

4

to lead; to take the initiative; to take precedence (e.g. sadness taking precedence over anger); to be most essential

1

to lend a hand; to help

2

spotlight

1

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

2