jpdb beta

evening; dusk

1

what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything

2

to inhale; to breathe in; to suck up; to absorb; to soak up

2

still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet

3

come hell or high water

1

middle; midway; middle position; moderate position; interim; intermediary

2

oar; all; (pulling an) all-nighter; staying up all night long

1

end of term

1

average mark; mean point

1

to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)

1

to drop one's shoulders

2

midwinter

2

rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)

1

to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big

1

to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent

1

to lose sight of; to miss

5

self-study; teaching oneself; studying by oneself (at school) while the teacher is absent

1

morning dew

1

second half; latter half

2

dropping in on the way; stopping off at; making a side trip; going the long way round; making a detour

1

gold dust

1

to stand on tiptoes

1

totally willing; fully motivated

1

eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam

1

smile

1

bookstore; bookshop; publisher; main building

1

to lay in stock; to replenish stock; to procure; to learn; to find out; to take in

1

to begin to dance; to break into a dance

1

step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)

2

brimming with health (vigor, vigour); full of vitality; full of health

2

winding; meandering; wriggling; wiggling; waving; swaying

1

conviction; belief; confidence

1

to stay on; to remain; to hold out; to stop (doing); to give up

1

event

1

future; prospects; outlook; journey ahead; distance yet to cover

1

broad; vast; boundless; wide

1

omen; portent; sign; premonition; harbinger; precursor

1

tongue

1

to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain

1

to keep an eye on; to keep a watchful eye on

2

to await; to expect

2

pitfall; trap; pit

5

cholera

1

to run over (with a vehicle); to knock down

2

serious matter; major incident; matter of grave concern; crisis

1

random attacker; slasher; demon who brings misfortune to houses or people he passes by

1

to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to be confused from not knowing what to do

1

end; edge; tip

2

traffic lane; road lane

1

acting rashly; running wildly; runaway (process); reckless baserunning

1