jpdb beta

any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand

15

to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain

8

borderline between life and death; verge of death; deadline (boundary around a prison which prisoners were not allowed to cross)

1

spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham

2

to improve one's skill

2

for a long time

2

now (while the time is ripe); while one still can

4

overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed

7

to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut

6

tall (of a person)

1

stature; height

3

legs and loins

3

completely exhausted; dog-tired; dreadfully weary; terribly frustrated; limp; weak

2

to announce; to tell; to sentence; to order

1

success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility

5

book; volume; this; present; main; head

21

to pray; to wish

7

seal; to seal (e.g. a letter); to affix a seal; to seal up

5

complete victory; total victory

1

exile; banishment; eviction; elimination (e.g. of poverty); removal

2

to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate

6

to be seen from the point of view of an onlooker

1

philandering; itch for women

1

fully prepared; all ready

3

to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by

7

in drops; dripping; gently (sloping); sluggishly; endlessly; leisurely

1

to return; to come back

3

to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring

5

outspoken; frank; candid

1

sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest

4

if I (we, etc.) could

4

way of talking; speaking style

1

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

1

correction (of fault, defect, flaw, etc.); remedy; rectification; redress; reform

1

courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts

3

mainly; primarily

11

person's origin (e.g. city, country, parentage, school)

5

to have more losses than wins

1

leader; guide; mentor; coach

2

ability; capacity; capability; physical strength

2

swift attack; quick attack; fast break; right away; without delay; immediately

3

origin; birthplace; descent; lineage; ancestry

1

one's own country

4

excessive; immoderate

1

without cause; without reason

2

fundamental; basic

23

to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach

4

in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)

19

to become extremely serious (in attitude); to look solemn; to assume a solemn air

2

one more time; once more; once again

1