jpdb beta

society; the world; the times

2

depression; low spirits; dejection

1

vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump

2

to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)

1

to take out; to drag out

1

perfunctory; cursory; passing; chance (e.g. customer); transient; stray

1

to be based on; to take into account; to build upon; to have one's feet firmly planted on; to plant oneself on

1

that in itself; as such

1

running; gliding; first (harvest) of the season; beginning; start; kitchen sink

1

late at night

4

to shine; to glitter; to be bright

4

treat; banquet; feast; thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal

2

nodding off (while sitting); dozing

1

to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to

2

to be crushed; to be squashed (flat); to be discouraged

2

(kicking and) struggling; wriggling; floundering; to get into a panic; to make a fuss; to make a scene

1

to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate

3

mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements) (e.g. trembling, stepping quickly); gradual; bit by bit

1

to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper

5

to get into a panic; to be flustered; to panic; to get in a flap

1

pitiful; pathetic; painful to look at

1

structure; construction; arrangement; plan; plot; contrivance

1

sticking (in one place, position, etc.); settling; becoming established (of a custom, system, etc.); taking hold; fixation (photography); fixing

1

trembling with fear; filled with trepidation

1

(being) within range (radio, commuting, etc.); (being) within the sphere (e.g. of influence)

1

basics; rudiments; elements; ABCs of ...

1

sphere; circle; range; category

2

attenuation; damping; decay

1

law; rule

1

can be easily guessed

1

hard fighting; hard struggle; fighting against heavy odds

1

bird; bird meat (esp. chicken meat); fowl; poultry

2

as if to say; as much as to say; as though

1

to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist

5

chimera (mythological); chimaera; chimera (biological); chimaera

2

frequent; common; usual

1

grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous

2

to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry

4

workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings

1

satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)

3

to cry; to shed tears

1

(move) slowly (e.g. walk); sluggishly; stolidly; ploddingly; heavily

1

two legs; two feet; two pairs

1

attentive to detail; meticulous in one's work

1

reeking of liquor; smelling of alcohol

2

tummy; tumtum; bang-bang; pop-pop; without reservation; unreservedly

2

to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out

6

drunkenness; intoxication; motion sickness; travel sickness

4

look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!

2

just right (time, size, length, etc.)

3