jpdb beta

foothold; footing; toehold; stepping stone

1

end; edge; tip

1

stranger; outsider

5

to try and do something; to attempt to do something

1

even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is

1

to shut out; to bar; to lock out; to exclude

2

perhaps; maybe; perchance; by some chance; by any chance

6

leak (of secrets, information, etc.); disclosure; divulging; leak (of gas, liquid, etc.); leakage; escape (of gas)

1

to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise

1

tiger cub; one's treasure; precious savings

2

detection (of a plot, fraud, etc.); discovery; coming to light; being uncovered

1

to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for

2

wishful thinking

2

how many pieces

1

to kill (with a weapon); to defeat an opponent; to get someone out; to arrest; to take prisoner

1

getting deeply involved; going deeply into; going too far (into something)

1

lively; energetic; vigorously (jumping, flopping, etc.); piercing (e.g. sound); penetrating

1

new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date

2

I see; that's right; indeed

7

indirect

1

to be fated to; be linked by fate

1

to bring someone along

6

Laas

15

sound of pistol fire; sound of exploding gunpowder; exchange of (pistol) fire; shootout; conflict

1

person concerned; interested party; related party

1

important matter (for discussion (deliberations))

1

assistance; backing; reinforcements

1

person; member

2

fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift

2

staying the night; lodging (at)

2

private room

5

reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about

1

to collect; to gather; to compile; to arrange; to settle

1

combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting

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

7

to push aside; to brush or thrust aside; to remove; to get rid of

1

if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything

1

reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse

1

to turn over a new leaf; to mend one's ways; to reform

1

to pledge allegiance; to swear an oath of allegiance; to take an oath of allegiance

1

long time; many years

3

you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!

2

to declare; to assert; to state definitively; to finish saying; to say it all; to finish one's sentence

3

violence; assault; rough (e.g. handling); reckless; rape; sexual assault

2

next; secondly; subsequently

1

close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related

2

polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough

1

to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour

1

first person

1

to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone

3