jpdb beta

naturally; in due course; by itself; of its own accord

2

longing; yearning; aspiration; adoration

1

child's mind; child's heart; young mind

1

(lit.) blood flows; to have the blood of ... running in one's veins (artist, warrior, etc.); to be born with particular skills, characteristics, etc.; to have something "in one's blood"

2

straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct

2

to eat oneself out of house and home; to eat up completely

1

worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering

3

to recover; to rally; to improve; to pick up

5

strong spirit; mettle; backbone; guts; fighting spirit

3

to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress

2

scarecrow; figurehead; dummy

1

fellow traveler; fellow traveller; travelling companion; taking someone along unwillingly (e.g. in death); forcing to take part

3

direct talks; direct negotiations; talking to somebody in person

2

well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!

2

to look down on; to treat with contempt; to treat disparagingly; to sneer at

1

helping hand; help; support; aid

2

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

2

trick; trap; stratagem; intraoperative; during surgery

1

religion; religious affiliation; belief; religious activity

1

to prostrate oneself before

1

free; unfettered; according to one's own whims; doing as one likes

1

to lead someone around by the nose

1

to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)

1

three (long cylindrical things); three-of-a-kind (in a dealt hand)

1

to have (urgent) business; to have something one needs to attend to; to have something one wants to say (to someone)

3

to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point

6

chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives

8

payment of a sum twice the original; giving back a gift double the value of the one received; repaying twofold; inflicting a revenge twice as hurtful (painful, costly, etc.) as the original misdeed

1

opening (one's mouth) wide; saying "aah"; crying loudly; wailing; bawling

7

sale; selling; selling point; gimmick; seller; vendor

1

to disappear; to vanish

1

site; point on a map; spot

1

title; name; degree

1

give up; relinquish; serve up; let loose

2

to raise overhead

2

danger; Chinese "rooftop" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)

1

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

1

sheltered upbringing; person who has had a sheltered upbringing; (lit.) hothouse upbringing

3

laughable; ridiculous; pitiful; contemptible; absurdity

1

shaking violently

2

to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)

5

stupid girl; stupid woman

2

palm; open hand; playing on equal terms; lack of handicap

4

several shots; several blows

1

expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...

3

to grab (someone) by the collar; to size (someone) by the lapels

1

fighting back; returning fire; counter-attack; responding to an attack; accepting a challenge

1

both; together; jointly; simultaneously

2

to jostle; to shove and push; to struggle with one another

3

punching and kicking

1