jpdb beta

ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage

4

branch (of flowers); cluster; mass (of clouds)

1

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

2

appearing drowsy or intoxicated (of eyes, actions, etc.)

1

to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)

1

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

3

minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole

1

end; tip; end (of the year, month, etc.); close; youngest child; descendants; offspring

1

the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability

2

expressing one's feelings; communicating one's intention; declaration of intent

1

to say; to tell; to state; to do

1

nod deeply; glugging; drinking deeply

2

consensus building

1

engagement; betrothal

1

formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding

2

the future (usually distant); future tense; the world to come

6

decision; settlement; definition

1

disastrous; tragic; miserable; wretched; pitiful; woeful

1

examination war; fiercely competitive university entrance examinations

1

front line; forefront

1

rescue; extricate; reclaim; deliverance

1

assistance; support

1

gift; boon; (good) result; fruit (e.g. of one's efforts)

2

flag; banner (administrative division of Inner Mongolia)

1

and they all lived happily ever after; having a happy ending; ending without incident

1

finish; completion; the end

2

such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?

1

finally; at last; at length; barely; narrowly; hardly

1

to come to one's senses; to calm down

1

to escape; to make one's getaway; to manage to get away

1

pretending not to recognize (recognise); feigned ignorance

2

to form; to shape; to make; to mold; to mould; to build up

1

what people say; rumours; public opinion

1

to shine; to be visible; to be tinged with; to rise (of water levels); to flow in; to be felt (i.e. as an emotion); to come over one

2

to hold out; to extend (e.g. one's hands); to thrust (javelin); to offer (e.g. aid, help, etc.)

1

to deceive with smooth talk; to wheedle; to give someone a snow job

1

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 stamp one's feet (in frustration, impatience, etc.)

1

to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear

1

temperature; body temperature (human, animal)

3

flesh-and-blood; human; warm; compassionate; (lit.) blood-circulating

1

warm; mild; (pleasantly) hot; considerate; kind; genial

5

certainly; for sure; distinctly; clearly; firmly; tightly

1

newborn

2

small bird; little bird

1

entirely; completely; cleanly; snugly

3

to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)

2

to push away; to thrust aside; to detach oneself from; to keep away from; to act coldly; to do without emotion

1

boiled octopus; person as red as a lobster

1

in large drops

1