jpdb beta

fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)

1

to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish

10

but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess

3

to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)

3

to interrupt; to interfere; to meddle; to intrude; to butt in; to poke one's nose into

1

such ... as; or some such

3

to send (a thing); to dispatch; to take or escort (a person somewhere); to see off (a person); to bid farewell (to the departed); to bury; to spend (time)

2

storefront; front of a store

1

immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily

2

emergency staircase; emergency stairs

1

stairs; stairway; staircase

2

to hold a thing in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to embrace (e.g. a baby); to take upon oneself; to be saddled with

1

to bury (e.g. in the ground); to fill up (e.g. audience fills a hall); to cause to be packed; to plug (a gap); to stop (a gap); to make up for (a loss, shortage, etc.); to make amends

2

to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver

1

with a start; with a jump

1

to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate

1

to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes

6

to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)

3

small animal

2

correspondence (to); equivalence; suitability; coordination; dealing with; coping with

1

before long; even now

3

to vanish gradually (e.g. of a voice); to trail off; to die away; to feel one's soul leaving one's body (from embarrassment, grief, etc.); to feel faint; to feel numb

1

to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely

2

to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop

4

a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago

18

unlucky

1

to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)

2

result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently

7

how long; how far; how much

2

isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words

7

essential; important; crucial; vital; main

4

entirely useless; completely worthless; no no; don't!

2

to cause trouble (for someone); to annoy; to bother; to inconvenience

3

good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter

7

moisture

1

to be mixed; to be blended with; to associate with; to mingle with; to join

1

considerably; fairly; quite

12

back-facing; backwards; backward-looking; retrogressive; reactionary

1

all; entire; whole; altogether

8

affirmation; affirmative (logic)

1

straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank

7

senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer

5

new face; newcomer; rookie; modern humans (from Cro-Magnon man onwards)

2

there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)

3

dealing with; coping with

2

to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate

2

important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident

10

besides; in addition; also; moreover

1

in appearance; to look at; judging from appearances

4

skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid

1