jpdb beta

to avoid meeting someone's gaze; to not look someone in the eyes

1

not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence

1

we; us

1

mountain; hill; mine (e.g. coal mine); heap; pile; crown (of a hat); thread (of a screw)

1

protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household

1

passage (of time); elapsing; progress; development; transit

1

still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less

1

suddenly in a bad mood; in a huff; abruptly; suddenly; unexpectedly

1

to look away; to turn away

1

this

1

chat over tea

1

hello; good day; good afternoon

2

age-appropriate (esp. of clothing, hairstyles)

1

young child; toddler; child over 1 but not yet of school age

8

hindrance; intrusion

1

to smile (at someone)

1

to fade; to become dim

1

(pet) owner; keeper

1

touching; moving; painful

1

enough about ...

1

very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive

1

sense of impending crisis; sense of danger

1

to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)

1

territory

1

older brother and younger sister

1

disturbance; obstruction; hindrance; jamming; interference

1

away

1

what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?

1

to approve (of); to be in favor of; to be in favour of

1

not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)

1

poor; pitiful; piteous; pitiable

1

wherein; therein; thereinto

1

slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet

1

stealing a march on; getting a head start; secretly acting before others; solo raid on an enemy's camp (for glory)

1

oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!

1

to make use of; to lend money

1

local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift

1

intentional; on purpose

1

jostling; being jostled; being mobbed; crumpling

4

the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life

1

to roll; to wheel; to turn over; to tip over; to leave; to buy and sell (quickly for a profit)

6

to grow up; to become an adult

1

genealogy; lineage; family tree; pedigree

1

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

1

disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character

1

head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major

1

at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance

1

army corps; corps

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offensive (movement); aggression

2

in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away

1