jpdb beta

to bear; to endure

3

to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve

1

pilaf topped with bechamel or other cheese-based sauce, then oven baked

1

(a) few; some; several

2

work of art the creator has confidence in; work one is proud of

1

decomposition; putrefaction; putrescence; corruption; degeneracy; decay

1

style; way; shape; form; appearance; state

1

to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition

1

goes without saying; needless to say; obvious

4

high praise; great admiration; rave reviews

1

main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part

4

another helping; second helping; seconds; command to have dog place its second paw in one's hand

1

to smack one's lips (over a dish); to eat with relish

1

to want; to desire

1

in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to

1

to become better; to improve

1

to come to like a lot; to fall in love

1

progress; advance; improvement; development

1

to do as one likes

1

power

1

seasoning; flavour; flavor

1

to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)

2

hungrily; greedily; voraciously; ravenously

1

to feel blessed to be in one's position; to be thankful for one's good fortune

1

behavior; behaviour; conduct; entertainment; treat; feast

1

keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (e.g. gazing, staring)

1

early on; earlier on; from early

1

I wish I had ...; I should have ...; it would have been better if I had ...

1

to grumble; to complain

1

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

7

objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument

2

sermon; preaching; remonstration; scolding; lecturing

1

quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)

3

back; rear; background; behind the scenes

1

both shoulders

1

without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily

1

to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach

1

tension; mental strain; nervousness

1

to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate

1

with a crack (e.g. branches, knuckles)

1

stiff neck; stiff shoulders

1

well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!

1

appreciation; thanks; gratitude

1

to speak to; to give a (something) talk to; to speak words of (something)

1

suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy

2

smiling face; smile

1

younger sister

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earnest; single-minded

1

both; both sides; both parties

1

bright; cheerful

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