jpdb beta

rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk

4

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

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tyrant; despot

2

reigning; controlling; dictating

1

to have an eye on; to zero in on

2

hey!; oi!; ahoy!; I; me

17

things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that

24

to threaten; to intimidate

1

collar; lapels

2

violence; assault; rough (e.g. handling); reckless; rape; sexual assault

7

to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp

4

to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)

23

outspoken; frank; candid

2

palm; open hand; playing on equal terms; lack of handicap

1

to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper

6

skin

8

to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress

3

high-pitched; shrill

4

to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy

8

(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means

9

entry to school or university; matriculation; enrolment (in university, etc.) (enrollment)

1

in the early period (of something); at the beginning

1

to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly

2

principal offence; principal offense; principal offender

1

to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)

6

followers; hangers-on

7

at every opportunity; for each and every thing that crops up; with every little thing; whenever possible; whenever the chance arises; at every turn

2

unreasonable; irrational; outrageous; absurd

4

demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire

3

to behave violently; to commit violence; to use force

1

to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by

4

(in) the presence of the whole company; with all eyes filed upon (one)

1

to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence

2

to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)

5

hey; say; look

9

difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy

4

female; woman; female sex; female lover; girlfriend; mistress

10

a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily

22

to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out

4

although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish

23

cooperation; collaboration

3

you; presence (of a god, nobleman, etc.)

19

feelings; thoughts; meaning

3

no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all

5

very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly

5

to irritate; to grate on one's nerves; to aggravate; to be galling; to be invidious

1

to become bloodshot

2

to threaten; to intimidate; to be threatening

1

she; her; girlfriend

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what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest

60