jpdb beta

to jump at the chance; to accept an offer; to show interest in; to accept a proposal

1

underhand grip; backhand grip (e.g. in tennis); unexpected twist; turning the tables (on an opponent)

2

being startled, surprised or afraid; panic; trepidation

4

to paint over; to paint out; to fill in; to cover completely (with paint)

8

measurement; size; extent; plan; intention; arrangement

2

to get cold feet; to back away; to withdraw

2

to prohibit

4

to mind; to care; to worry

1

in itself; the thing itself; this itself; for its own sake; per se

3

to punish; to penalize; to penalise

1

one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself

11

to put something out of the way; to move (something, someone) aside; to set aside; to keep apart; to remove (someone) from the group; to shun

2

something like ...; something called ...

1

to stimulate; to stir up; to arouse

4

next (spoken) word

1

lifeline; safety rope; safety tether

2

military fame

1

brink; critical moment

3

to purse one's lips

1

party; group; crew; company (of troops); corps; unit

3

honeymouthed; glib; fair-spoken

1

rejection; negation; voting down

1

to stay behind; to remain; to work overtime

4

pulling power

1

to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)

2

last (i.e. immediately preceding); previous; pre- (e.g. premodern); before; before; earlier

1

suitable post or role

2

not serious; frivolous; insincere; unsteady

2

to pluck off (esp. by twisting); to pick; to break off; to wrest (away from); to wrench free; to snatch (away)

2

to lose one's mind; to lose control of oneself

1

achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service

1

strong impression conveyed by one's eyes; eyes that convey a strong sense of purpose

2

to entrust (someone) with; to leave (a matter) with someone; to have someone deliver (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (through someone); to use (something) to express (one's feelings, opinion, etc.); to express in the form of (something)

2

to reach a situation about which nothing can be done

4

extraordinary; preposterous; outrageous; absurd

2

misunderstanding; misapprehension; false impression; to be mistaken; to have the wrong idea

3

to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand

2

to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict

6

extravagant; absurd; unbelievable; enormous; tremendous; extraordinary

2

to resolve to do; to make up one's mind to do; to set one's heart on; to have one's heart set on

1

hero

1

otherwise; if not; or else

1

really?

1

breathing; respiration

4

trace; tracks; site; remains; scar

5

to weep one's eyes out

2

corner of the eye

2

rest; repose

1

severe; harsh; hard; cruel; rigorous

2

sentence; verdict; pronouncement

3