jpdb beta

slightly; a little; barely; narrowly; only; just

3

sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen

5

to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain

2

in that way; like that; that way

1

rough (behaviour, temperament, etc.); wild; rude; violent

1

this time; now

10

as planned

4

participant; entrant

1

skirt

3

support; backing; patronage

1

moderate

1

pudding (esp. custard); black hair dyed blond but where the roots have again turned black

3

worth; merit; value; good point; redeeming feature; saving grace

1

to graze (e.g. bullet); to scratch; to touch lightly; to take a percentage; to exploit; to squeeze

1

to harm; to cause harm to

2

is it?; isn't it?

2

nature; property; disposition

1

to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into

5

insecurity; carelessness

2

sermon; preaching; remonstration; scolding; lecturing

3

noninclusion in a team; not being chosen to play

1

announcement; notice

1

if it is not ...; if it does not ...

1

to meet face-to-face

1

to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank

3

objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument

1

objective

1

quantity; amount; generosity; magnanimity; pramana; (in Indian philosophy) means by which one gains accurate and valid knowledge

1

defense; defence; safeguard; protection

5

reason; logic; sense; truth; right

1

repeatedly; over and over again; several layers deep; layer upon layer; row upon row

1

among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)

1

at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current

1

to reach; to amount to; to be up to the task; to come up to; to compare with; to be a match (for)

2

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

4

good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do

4

teaching; instruction; teachings; precept; lesson; doctrine

1

to bring; to take; to bring about

3

makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament

1

B; b

1

dangerous; risky

2

serious

2

Eh?; What?; Come on!; Damn!

1

(being) within range (radio, commuting, etc.); (being) within the sphere (e.g. of influence)

2

grim face; angry look

1

to shake and untangle; to shake free from

3

sullenly; taciturnly; morosely; taciturn person; uncommunicative person

1

neighborhood nuisance; neighbourhood nuisance

1

debriefing (session)

1

previously; already; for some time; for quite a while

1