jpdb beta

how can (one) do something

2

positive (e.g. thinking); positive (photography); positive (electrical polarity)

2

explanation; interpretation

1

breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance

3

chitter; chatter; giggle; screeching; squealing

1

to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited

4

exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)

1

since; this person

5

I think (something) won't (something); probably (something) isn't (something)

1

being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression

1

to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination

5

consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice

15

to become pale; to turn pale

3

no!; no no!; no, not at all

1

turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)

5

escape; break-out; prolapse; proptosis

2

to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)

1

double; twice (as much); times (as much); -fold; 1-nth; 1 to n

1

to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)

5

bogey (golf); bogie

27

special order (goods); custom (made); bespoke

2

clothes (esp. Western clothes); counter for doses of medicine, gulps of tea, drags of a cigarette, etc.

5

owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)

2

shock; impact; crash

7

yikes!; eek!; ook; eek; customer

1

to roll; to tumble; to fall over; to roll over; to lie down; to be scattered about; to be lying around

5

bamboo grass; generally smaller species of running bamboo that do not shed their sheaths (e.g. Sasa spp.)

1

to write (e.g. a letter); to draw up (a document); to take down (e.g. notes); to have (lunch, dinner, etc.); to eat

3

escape; flight; running away; elopement; fleeing

2

failure; mistake; blunder

2

half; semi-; half-past; odd number; (arch.) unit of land area (595.8 m^2)

3

forced; compulsory

2

several times; a few times

1

flight; desertion; escape

2

obstruction; check; hindrance; prevention; impediment; interdiction

1

acute ear; good ear

1

percent; percentage

1

virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith

2

poor-quality; low-quality; shoddy; low-grade

1

final; eventual; ultimate

4

to become desperate; to give in to despair

2

writing brush; paintbrush; writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; writing (composing text); the written word

1

to glide; to slide (e.g. on skis); to fail (an examination); to bomb (when telling a joke); to drop; to go down

1

sentence; composition; text; the literary arts (as opposed to the military arts); academia; statement

3

spoils of war; booty; war trophy; something one managed to obtain or buy (at a bargain sale, merchandise stall, etc.); purchases; prizes (at an arcade, etc.)

1

to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish

3

at once; immediately; without delay; promptly

3

recklessly; thoughtlessly; pamperingly; indulgently; shoo!; heave-ho; hallo

2

right on the heels of yesterday, then today ...; soon after something, and yet now ...

1

terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific

8