jpdb beta

dealing with; coping with

2

such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of

3

sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable

1

to pick a fight; to pick a quarrel

1

a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather

1

overeagerness; rashness; forward step-out

1

showy; loud; flashy; gaudy

1

quarrel; dispute

1

curious onlookers; rubbernecks

1

anyway; anyhow; setting aside ...; regardless of ...; really; truly

3

to come to a settlement

1

to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained

1

to let the tension out of one's shoulders; to relax; to not take oneself too seriously

1

to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy

7

defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable

4

statement; account (of something); declaration; allegation

1

nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not

2

to draw back; to leave (e.g. the area); to withdraw

1

not a chance; you wish!; that's not going to happen; that won't work

1

executive committee

2

to get (someone's) help; to ask for help

1

these guys; these fellows

2

to lose one's cool; to blow one's top; to flip one's lid; to get angry

1

envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)

1

before one's eyes

1

duty; role; function

1

direct appeal; direct petition

1

to do what one is told to (esp. of a child); to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says; to do what one wants something (one's body, legs, etc.) to do; to work as expected (e.g. of a machine); to obey (one)

2

close to the ear

4

guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement

1

to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)

1

prestige; dignity

3

counter; window; teller window; contact person; point of contact

1

shout of abuse; jeers; boos

1

to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry

4

(not) at all; (not) a bit; (not) in the least; (not) in the slightest

1

speaking by proxy; speaking for (someone else); payment by proxy; compensation by proxy; acting for (someone else); carrying out (on someone's behalf)

2

you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure

1

grim face; angry look

2

to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)

3

appeal (e.g. for peace); plea; appeal (of something); attractiveness; appeal (to the referee); emphasizing

2

timetable

1

amendment; correction; revision; modification; alteration; retouching

1

down to earth; reasonable; able to deal with

1

bitch; wench

1

irritation; annoyance; frustration

3

fist

6

getting nowhere; becoming uncontrollable; getting out of hand; remaining unsatisfied

2

demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire

3

to drink; to swallow; to smoke (tobacco); to swallow up; to engulf; to suppress (one's anger, bitter feelings, etc.); to keep down

4