jpdb beta

to tear off; to rip off; to peel off

2

in the same way as; just like

2

try; attempt; try (rugby)

1

word; remark; statement

1

weight; weight (e.g. of someone's words); burden; importance; significance

1

control; bringing under control; settling (a matter); putting in order

2

should; must; -able; probably; likely

3

desperately; for one's dear life

1

answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result

1

limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...

2

wife

1

by myself; in person; by oneself

1

to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell

3

bluff; false show of power; bold front

1

brittle; fragile; weak; tender-hearted; sentimental; easily moved

1

to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse

2

state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances

8

to get worse; to deteriorate; to go from bad to worse; to spoil (of food); to go bad; to perish

2

clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain

2

bog; marsh; swamp; quandary; dire situation from which one cannot extricate oneself; imbroglio

2

soap opera

1

one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of

4

conclusion

1

to draw (conclusion); to deduce; to derive

1

retainer; attendant; escort

2

soldier

9

(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount

1

walking; pace; step; course (of history, one's life, etc.); history; pitch (of a screw, etc.)

1

dummy

2

success; hit

2

blond hair

5

blue eyes

1

spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham

1

genuine article; real thing; real deal

2

to squat; to crouch

1

inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)

1

softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is

1

commotion; stir

1

right; correct; proper; righteous; just

1

route (bus, train, air, etc.); line; line (taken by a group, organization, etc.); policy; course

1

to bring back; to restore

1

to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to

1

spotlight

1

narration

1

clapping hands; applause

2

to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted

3

to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble

4

grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence

2

thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward

3

help; rescue; salvation; solace; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace

2