jpdb beta

very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point

1

older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl

1

to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love

1

cry (e.g. of a baby); sob; whine; tearful voice; weepy voice

1

transformation; abnormality; sexual perversion; pervert; metamorphosis; transformation

2

old woman; hag; old bag

1

to be helpful; to be useful

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to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last

2

entry number

1

man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend

1

far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead

1

to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study

2

to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)

2

still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least

1

to be prolonged; to drag on; to take a long time; to persist; to linger

1

to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do

1

one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself

1

long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged

1

something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow (handling, dealing with something); anyhow; one way or another

1

immediately; right away; at once; instantly

2

wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam

1

to say; to speak; to tell; to be called

2

a little; a bit; a small amount; a little while; a short time; a moment

1

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

2

sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; indulgent

1

to be conspicuous; to stand out

2

here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...

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if; in case; supposing; worst (case); unexpected (occurence); unforeseen

1

interview (on television, in a newspaper, etc.)

1

request; favour (to ask); wish; please

1

occupation; profession; job; vocation; career; trade

1

freelance writer

1

which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who

1

hotel

1

then; well; so; well then

2

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

1

what would (you) do?; what to do about it

1

to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to welcome (a proposal, advice, etc.); to take kindly to; to do with pleasure

1

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

5

to ask; to enquire; to query

3

holiday; day off

1

to spend (time); to pass; to overdo (esp. alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); to take care of; to support

1

about; on; regarding; per; for every

1

to call on someone; to call at a place; to ask; to inquire; to hear; to be told

1

to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)

1

all day long; all the day; throughout the day

1

thank you

1

serious; earnest; sober; honest; sincere

1

to answer; to reply

1

not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited

1