jpdb beta

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

2

benefactor; patron; person to whom one owes a great deal; person to whom one is (deeply) indebted

4

to seal (e.g. a letter); to prevent (e.g. movement); to forbid; to block (e.g. speech)

4

with gusto; with wild abandon; enthusiastically; energetically

1

to scatter; to disseminate (e.g. a rumor); to spread (e.g. germs); to distribute widely (e.g. leaflets); to hand out freely; to spend recklessly

1

to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off

1

unpleasant; disagreeable; nasty; lewd; lascivious; obscene

1

to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted

30

outward appearance; ostensible; public; official

2

cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear

3

how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how

6

terrain; geographical features; topography

1

home area; home town; local

1

guide (on a tour, etc.)

2

when it becomes; when it comes to

5

to be needed; to be necessary; to be required; to be wanted; to need; to want

6

many; numerous; various; large number of

1

consent; agreement; acceptance; understanding; satisfaction (e.g. with an explanation); being convinced

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idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation (to one's fate); acceptance; observation and contemplation

1

pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing

1

to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep

1

envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)

3

small child; pipsqueak; short person; midget; small animal; runt

5

to play around (of a cat, dog, etc.); to frisk; to gambol; to frolic

1

(one's) older sister; (one's) elder sister; girl

1

very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly

2

at a glance; by accident

1

regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing

4

to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour

3

to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse

2

look!; see!; here!; there!; hey!

3

dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable

3

to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)

1

bugling (sound); honking; grumbling; complaining; car; automobile

1

to chide; to rebuke; to reprove

1

slapping on (stamp, sticker); flopping down

2

(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around

2

to make a sound with one's throat; to purr (of a cat)

1

enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to

1

well, ...; right, ...; so; then; that way (would mean ...); if that is the case

4

reference; consultation

1

to hold; to carry; to embrace (in one's arms)

3

in a sense; in some way; to an extent

6

ultimate; final; last; eventual

1

(having) two choices; choice between two things

2

to thrust at someone (e.g. a weapon); to point (a gun, knife, etc.) at; to hold up threateningly to (someone's face); to present forcefully (demand, document, etc.); to confront someone with (evidence, facts, etc.); to force upon

2

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

2

(only) one option; one possible choice

1

comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger

1

tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well

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