jpdb beta

to walk

15

to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)

2

resolute; firm; dauntless; undaunted

1

child; children

20

-ish; -like

3

reply; response; -less; sexless (relationship); loess

2

to keep up (appearances); to put up (a good front); to smooth over (a mistake, fault, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair

2

(looking around) restlessly; (looking) all around; goggling

3

to run away; to run off

3

(a person's) appearance from behind; person as seen from behind; back view; retreating figure

2

calm; composed; leisurely

1

to see (someone) off; to escort; to watch (someone or something) go out of sight; to follow with one's eyes; to let (a bus, pitch, etc.) go by; to let pass; to postpone

1

sermon; preaching; homily; remonstration; scolding; lecturing

3

to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)

7

disguise; masquerade

4

to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)

3

usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common

2

ratio; proportion; match; equal; compared with ...; relative to ...

1

three times (as much); treble; triple; threefold

1

to inflict; to impose (a fine, etc.)

1

but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just

1

to run away; to flee; to avoid (a question, responsibility, etc.); to evade; to win without being overtaken; to hold off the other contenders (until the finish)

3

(not) even once; (not) ever

1

to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience

2

recent years

1

rare; extraordinary; singular

1

upper class; upper echelons of society; the rich and powerful; the elite

1

towards; against; regarding; in contrast with

9

personal; individual; private

4

resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret

1

highest rank; highest position; high-end; highest-order; most-significant (e.g. bit)

1

to stir; to churn; to rummage around; to throw into confusion; to throw into chaos

1

to be angry; to resent; to be enraged; to be indignant

1

extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more

4

to get complicated; to grow worse; to turn sour

1

direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)

1

to roll; to tumble; to fall over; to roll over; to lie down; to be scattered about; to be lying around

1

to expel; to drive out

2

precious; valuable

2

bedtime

1

to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase

1

one night; one evening; all night; overnight

1

sleeping outdoors; sleeping out in the open air; camping

1

bitter experience; misery; distress; grief; sad thoughts; hardship

1

great; excellent; distinguished; important; awful; terrible

1

troublesome; bothersome

2

alone; by oneself; on one's own

6

sudden; unexpected; unpredictable; unforeseen

2

one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances

10

beautification; cleaning up; tidiying; glorification; idealization; romanticizing

1