jpdb beta

to open up a path; to clear a path; to open up doors; to pave the way

2

relation; connection

1

if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say

2

to be answerable (for); to take the blame

1

(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression

1

worst; worst-case (scenario)

1

personal grudge; personal enmity

1

complete ignorance (usu. in reference to feigning); lack of knowledge

1

thigh; buttocks; arse; ass

1

root; joint; base; crotch

1

measurement round the hips

1

collar; lapels

1

year in, year out; always; 24-7

2

each other; one another

1

when one was a very young child; very early in one's life

1

interest; eagerness; enthusiasm

1

supporting; shoring up; promotion; propping-up; jacking-up; manipulation

1

wedding; bridal procession; marriage into a family

4

certain fulfilment

1

example; simile; metaphor; allegory

3

merely for form's sake

1

to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out

2

to judge (on the basis of); to control; to discipline (oneself); to regulate

1

to deepen; to heighten; to intensify

2

falling in love; attachment

1

to come fluttering in (e.g. leaves, snow, flowers, etc.); to come dancing in; to drop in unexpectedly; to happen unexpectedly

4

end; conclusion

1

to look around; to look towards (us)

3

to raise; to bring up; to rear; to cultivate; to foster; to nurture

1

to love (someone weaker than oneself); to be affectionate towards; to treat with tender loving care

1

seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand

1

unfairness; injustice; partiality

2

compensation; indemnification; reparation; consideration

1

to steal (from a person)

1

retaliation; revenge; reprisal; retorsion; retortion

3

(nature of a) crime; (criminal) charge

1

under cover of night

1

pitch black

1

hatred; abhorrence; loathing; detestation

1

yearning; longing for; deep affection

1

(feelings of) love

1

(deeply held) resentment

4

comb

1

to dispel; to clear away; to accomplish a goal; (arch.) to make it sunny; (arch.) to make clouds disappear

1

I would rather; I would as lief do; strong preference

1

he; she; that person; (arch.) you

4

to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible

2

presenting to

4

taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven

1

to become weak; to decline; to wear; to abate; to decay; to wither

1