jpdb beta

to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete

2

the way one works; one's working manner

1

oneself; myself

1

at once; immediately; right now

1

that day; the very same day

3

semi-; quasi-; associate

4

baron; Irish cobbler (variety of potato)

4

brand new

1

new building; new construction

1

just like; (virtually) no different from; (almost) the same as; as good as (e.g. dead, settled)

2

guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests

2

Hans; Hanns; Hance

15

brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband); older stepbrother

6

excuse me for disturbing (interrupting) you; greeting used when entering someone's home

3

visitor; caller

1

what I want to say is ...; the fact of the matter is ...; none other than ...

1

younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice

4

brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); younger stepbrother

2

to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)

3

military exploits; military feats; military achievements; distinguished military service

1

weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)

2

time after time; countless times; many a time; dozens of times

1

to put on airs; to act big; to throw one's weight about; to be overbearing; to be domineering; to be bossy

1

great; excellent; very troublesome; awful; tiring; tough

1

to assume the air of ...; to behave like ...; to put on airs; to be self-important

1

character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)

2

benefactor; patron

1

still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less

2

visit; call

1

grandiose; exaggerated

1

intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)

1

(at) any time; always; at all times; whenever

1

to be greatly obliged; to be very sorry

1

father-in-law; foster father; stepfather

1

mother-in-law; foster mother; step mother

1

lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit

7

news; tidings; information; correspondence; letter

1

evidence; proof

1

to feel like it; to get to think that way; to become so minded

1

tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement

5

everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular

2

the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime

3

head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)

2

the same; the said; likewise

1

wife; Mrs; (arch.) wife of a nobleman (aristocrat, etc.); (arch.) consort of the emperor

2

both (people)

2

as usual; as always; as ever; as before; still

1

above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent

3

healthy; robust

1

delightful; joyous; joyful; happy; desirable; welcome

3