jpdb beta

cold; frigid; dignified; distinguished; (of an atmosphere) tense; nerve-racking

2

concern; circumstance which is becoming a problem; case (court)

1

one's long-cherished desire

1

arriving in the capital

1

reluctant (to part)

1

creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) in one go

1

taboo; contraindication

1

to see; to look; to watch; to try to ...

2

eyelid

1

gown; elegant dress; dressing gown; bathrobe

1

to regret

4

thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...

1

spoils of war; booty; war trophy; something one managed to obtain or buy (at a bargain sale, merchandise stall, etc.); purchases; prizes (at an arcade, etc.)

1

often; again and again; frequently; repeatedly

1

talking about memories; reminiscences

1

first impression

2

to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)

1

root; basis; foundation

1

literature; books (reference); document

3

suggestion; hint; implication

1

foreign country; foreign land; strange land; far-off land

1

common knowledge; being well-known; making (something) well-known

1

good-value; economical; advantageous (price, deal, etc.); useful; helpful

1

acquaintance; relation; affinity; reason

1

vassalage

1

condition

1

make-up; makeup; making food (in a delivery-only restaurant); cooking

1

good outward appearance; looking nice; being attractive; making a fine show

1

erotic

2

the same generation; coeval

1

choice; selection; diagnosis; medical opinion; judgement; opinion

1

to dress oneself up; to deck oneself out

1

practical; matter-of-fact; realistic; utilitarian; pragmatic

1

to pass a day

1

falling out (with); quarrel; discord; estrangement; being on bad terms

2

sentiments; passions

1

pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after

1

to compete with; to vie for

2

everyday; always; at all times; frequently

1

to neglect; to be negligent in; to be neglectful of; to improve (of an illness); to get better

1

trend; tendency; movement; attitude

2

royal (institution)

3

library

8

(in one's) possession

1

preservation; conservation; maintenance; integrity

1

rare book

5

collecting; accumulating; gathering; collection (of art, stamps, insects, etc.)

1

reaching a peak; reaching the limit; plateauing; maxing out

1

buying up; buying all of something; purchase on a no-returns basis; flat fee; lump-sum payment

1

manuscript (book); written copy of a book; codex; transcription; copying

4