jpdb beta

to scoff; to laugh at; to make fun of; to ridicule; to jeer at

1

to carry in one's hand; to have in one's hand; to lead (e.g. troops); to present (an issue, policy, artistic work, etc.); to take up

4

long spear; pike

1

ferrule (of a cane, umbrella, etc.); butt end (of a lance, pike, etc.); hard tip (of a mushroom stem)

2

powerfully; vigorously; with all one's strength; lots of; heaps of; plenty

1

to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with

23

leading advocate; important proponent; strong advocator

1

to try to unsettle someone; to throw off balance

2

aimless

2

fleeting; transient; short-lived; empty (dream, etc.); mere (hope); faint (possibility)

1

grand; heroic; sublime; fierce

4

quick battle for a quick victory; blitzkrieg

1

seeing; meeting

9

to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished

6

the late; the deceased

16

in the heart

4

to guess right

2

purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention

21

at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can

14

to estimate

2

tens of thousands

1

playing soldiers

1

courageous but doomed resistance

2

perhaps; possibly; maybe; by some chance

6

(written) history

3

to stop; to stay (e.g. the night); to contain; to keep (in position, in place); to record (e.g. a fact); to retain

9

as one wishes; the way one wants; to one's satisfaction

4

to use somebody's (argument, attack) against them

3

attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat

1

gallery (of a theatre); audience (at a theatre); the masses; the general public

2

to play a trick; to put up a false show; to deceive someone; to put on a play; to present a play; to give a play

1

attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool

1

to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival

12

to stub out (e.g. a cigarette); to crush out; to smother (fire); to hush up; to cover up; to stifle

3

bow and arrow; weapon; arms

1

absolutism; despotism

1

heroic; brave; majestic; soul-stirring; lively; gallant

2

to go past; to pass; to pass by

9

shabby; seedy

2

successful execution; accomplishment; completion; fulfillment; carrying through

2

loyalty

3

to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out

2

to take (someone) by surprise; to do something unexpected

1

originally

4

to talk; to carry meaning

2

retrial; reopening of a case; review; reexamination

1

one grade; first-class; primary

1

being inferior to; being no match for; being best

3

agreed; settled

1

implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment

7