jpdb beta

unnecessary; not needed; not necessary

1

to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)

1

isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...

13

to meddle; to poke one's nose into; to interfere; to make a pass at; to flirt with; to make a move on

1

you; you bastard; you son of a bitch; (arch.) you

3

family; members of a family

4

passing by

1

in that manner; like that

2

arm; skill; efforts; ability

8

to twist; to wrench; to puzzle over; to defeat easily

1

noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky

5

to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)

2

to thrust away; to send flying

3

nimbly; lightly

2

to dance (orig. a hopping dance)

2

to turn over; to turn around; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (flag, etc.); to wave (skirt, cape, etc.)

2

to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep

1

to gain traction; to develop momentum; to get a boost; to pick up steam

1

in front (of); before (e.g. a building); before; earlier; (the) front; frontal part; forward

54

most; much; greatly

2

to fall down; to fall over; to turn out; to play out; to abandon Christianity (and convert to Buddhism); to apostatize

2

Chinese martial art

1

grand ultimate fist; Tai Chi Chuan

1

or something

2

don't you think?; indicates question

7

movement; move; motion; trend; development; change

4

violence; mayhem

3

to say (something) over one's shoulder

1

interference with a public servant in the execution of his or her duties

1

to jump up; to spring up

1

official business; public business

1

to give one's name (as); to introduce oneself (as); to claim to be; to call oneself; to reveal oneself (as); to admit to being

3

proper; appropriate; due; suitable

1

duty; obligation; responsibility

5

to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely

5

to empty; to vacate; to evacuate

2

to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)

11

you guys; buddies; pals; you lot

4

to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress

6

failing to properly evaluate the (relative) importance (of); putting the cart before the horse; mistaking the cause for the end; mistaking the insignificant for the essential; getting one's priorities backwards

1

good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter

2

speech; address

2

pitch; tone; time; tempo; mood; tendency

1

to talk; to chat; to chatter

10

while; during (the time when)

1

that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game

3

to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart

5

to walk away; to saunter off

2

gait; walk; stride; trace (e.g. of route taken by hunted criminal); track; trail

3

fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet

3