jpdb beta

to curse; to cast a spell; to haunt; to cause a bad result; to bring about a negative outcome

3

to spit out; to eject; to dump

1

to drag out

1

match (to light fire with)

1

to make sacrifices for; to pay dearly for

1

long (time that has passed); old (story)

1

to be too busy; to be occupied; to concentrate on single-mindedly

1

several times (as large, over)

1

great delight; great satisfaction; rapture

3

retiring from military service

2

to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for

1

notice; announcement

1

the whole town

1

mood

2

to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with

1

forced laugh; forced smile

4

as much as possible; unbeatably; unsurpassably

1

tragedy; tragic event

1

to put an end (to); to close the books (on)

1

decisive battle; deciding match; play-off

1

nervous; highly strung; sensitive; fussy; worried about petty things

1

tendency to worry a lot

1

bitterness; bitter taste

1

deep breath

1

practice; practising; experience

1

brisk and efficient; diligent; devoted; spirited

1

to bother; to meddle; to poke one's nose (into another's business); to be too helpful

1

several; various; divergent; conflicting; different; diverse

1

to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach

1

to be in full bloom; to blossom in full glory; to be in fullness of bloom

1

to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to

1

to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest

4

somehow; for some reason; without knowing why

1

rude; outspoken; presumptuous; cheeky

2

twice; again; second time

1

to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together

1

refining; purification

1

to drive to death (e.g. by suicide); to cause to die

1

disreputable; scandalous; disgraceful

1

(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely

1

pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing

6

to afflict; to torment; to harass; to molest

1

pot; jar; dice cup; depression; basin (e.g. of a waterfall); aim; what one wants

2

mat; canvas (boxing, wrestling)

3

centimeter; centimetre; centi-; 10^-2; sentimental

1

eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes; skin round one's eyes

1

gunpowder; powder

5

generally; mainly; nearly all; almost all; gist; summary; staying within bounds

1

undiluted solution (of)

1

swaying; swinging; rocking; shaking; wavering; flickering

1