jpdb beta

to become defiant; to fight back; to turn upon; to take the offensive

2

to scorn; to despise; to hold in contempt; to look down on; to disdain

1

in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case

2

reward; prize

2

always; constantly

2

oh; ah

1

if not ...; unless ...

1

disillusionment

1

explanation; excuse; clarification; vindication; apology

1

(fine) art; the arts

1

all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever

3

to cast down one's eyes

2

nature; property; disposition

1

from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best

1

act of God; irresistible force; inevitability; force majeure; vis major

1

it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it

2

meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous

1

whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")

2

to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)

1

to incline toward; to slant; to lurch; to go down (sun); to wane; to sink

2

now (while the time is ripe); while one still can

2

to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut

1

trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support

1

leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving to chance; neglecting; abandoning

2

passion; enthusiasm; zeal

2

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

1

to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept

2

attendant; companion

1

area

3

honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly

7

last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)

1

decisive battle; deciding match; play-off

1

to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)

1

hero; the brave; man of valour (valor)

1

just like

1

brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing

2

to accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent upon; to be accompanied by; to bring with; to take with

1

18 certificate; R-18; restricted to those 18 years or older

1

to get into the zone; to get into the flow

1

lips

4

to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge

2

healthy; sound; wholesome

1

together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)

1

together; jointly; at the same time; with; both

1

lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help

1

to look at; to gaze; to stare at

2

to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)

5

anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly

1

decision; determination; resolution

1

to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)

3