jpdb beta

to smoke (e.g. pipe); to puff (cigarette)

1

to surround; to encircle; to enclose

2

to grow in severity; to grow increasingly severe

1

be considered; be deemed; be thought to be

1

much more; still more; single layer (or storey, etc.); (arch.) rather; (arch.) sooner

1

sense of impending crisis; sense of danger

1

public and private; official and personal; government and people

1

distinction; differentiation; classification

1

pushing forward (undaunted, bravely); working vigorously towards an aim; struggling on; striving towards

1

beer mug; stein; tankard

10

trembling; shivering; jiggling; wobbling; bouncing

1

bubble; foam; froth; head on beer

3

to disappear; to vanish; (arch.) to die

1

belatedly; tardily

1

welcome party

5

holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)

2

where one has gone to; place one has gone to; (outing) destination

1

surprise

1

production (e.g. play); direction

1

to exert oneself and win; to gain (victory)

1

efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services

1

connection; link; relationship

1

creed; belief; conviction; article of faith

1

to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored

1

to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time

5

protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household

1

to intrude; to butt in; to meddle; to be forward; to be self-assertive; to show off

1

absence; non-attendance

2

normally; habitually

2

main guest; guest of honor; guest of honour

1

it seems that; as if

2

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

cheers; bottoms-up; toast; drink (in celebration or in honor of something); drinking one's glass dry

3

opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat

1

to knock together; to strike against each other; to arrange (e.g. a meeting); to discuss (in advance)

2

to leave one's seat

1

loud voice

2

preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind

1

lecture

1

long visit; overstaying

1

knowledge; understanding; rules; regulations; deputy; acting

1

man-to-man; one-to-one

1

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

2

to fall completely silent; to become still as death

1

tottering steps; drunken staggering

1

to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range

1

lamp; light

1

drinking party; get-together

3

back (of a chair)

1

posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance

1