jpdb beta

at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can

1

better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth

1

seriously; in earnest; for real; all out; really; with a will

1

armed struggle

1

point in time; occasion

3

exactly right!; indeed; damn straight

1

careful; scrupulous; thorough; conscientious; elaborate; deliberate

2

vindictive; tenacious; persistent; spiteful; vengeful

1

inconvenient

1

little by little

1

patience; perseverance; persistence; tenacity; energy

1

ability to get things done

1

decisiveness

1

disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty

1

one-to-one; one-on-one

6

to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)

1

hazardous materials; dangerous goods; explosives; combustibles

1

bring-your-own (e.g. food and drink); carry-on (e.g. luggage)

1

prohibition; inhibition; ban

3

noble visitor

4

soldier; combatant; warrior

9

or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean

1

to all appearances; no matter how you look at it

1

unarmed; without weapons

1

to carry around; to carry on one's person

1

to parry; to sidestep; to dodge

1

knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)

1

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

1

low voice; whisper

1

to be buried; to be covered; to overflow; to be crowded; to be repaid (e.g. debt); to be replenished

1

thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; jab

1

meanwhile; in the meantime

1

ring

29

opening of a meeting

1

rule

3

amplification

1

heresy; evil ways; sorcery; black magic; netherworld; world outside the six realms where evil spirits roam

3

tournament

3

prize winner; pennant winner; victor

4

unlimited; unrestricted

1

being out of the ring (wrestling)

1

faint; swoon

8

surrender; submission; capitulation; being defeated (e.g. by a problem); giving up; giving in

5

referee

1

being ordered to quit something by one's doctor (e.g. drinking, smoking, overeating); doctor's orders (to refrain from something); breaking up a match on doctor's orders (in boxing, etc.)

1

defeat; loss; reverse; setback

4

illness; disease; bad habit; weakness; fault

1

to invade; to raid; to infringe; to encroach; to harm; to afflict

1

majestic; commanding; imposing; stately; dignified; with pomp and circumstance

1

to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort

1