jpdb beta

to stick into; to pierce; to run into

1

to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out

2

to run away; to run off

1

why?; what for?; how?; by what means?

1

frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed

1

thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love

1

even; but; however

1

the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous

1

end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once

3

bitter

1

to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)

1

force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort

2

strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle

2

falling far short (of); being far behind; being far inferior (to); being no match (for)

1

conceit; hubris; vanity; presumption

1

there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when

1

to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something

1

to attempt; to test; to try out

1

result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently

1

going on and on (about inconsequential things); talking nonsense; idling away the time; dawdling

1

living; lifestyle; living room

1

breakfast

1

greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; revenge

3

to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)

2

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

1

what's the best thing to do?; what to do?

1

to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)

1

question; inquiry; enquiry

1

(cutting) with a single stroke; lopping off (branches, etc.); (cutting hair) short; drastically (slash a budget, etc.); resolutely; ruthlessly (discard, etc.)

1

to cut down; to slay; to truncate; to round down; to omit; to discard

1

worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst

1

work; labor; achievement; performance; salary; income

1

cover; covering; cover song; cover version; coverage; to compensate for (a loss)

1

to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled

1

then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case

1

proposal; proposition; suggestion

1

staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring

1

to glare at; to scowl at

2

we; us

2

world; society; people; the public

1

to look coldly at; to turn a cold shoulder

1

after that (a substantive change occurred)

1

pachinko; mechanical gambling game superficially resembling pinball; slingshot; catapult; pistol

2

store; shop; restaurant

1

to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...

1

extravagant spending; wasteful spending; splurging; squandering

1

shot; charge; blow; punch; home run; try

1

to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)

1

to increase; to add to; to augment

1

institution; establishment; facility; home (for elderly, orphans, etc.)

2