jpdb beta

rarely; seldom

4

fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity

3

to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter

3

to get to know each other; to make acquaintance

4

to stand, walk, etc. shoulder-to-shoulder; to be on a par with

1

how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name

1

to meet face-to-face

2

to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan

4

about this time

5

for the first time in one's life

1

to go on reading

1

return of something; repayment

3

term; period; time frame; time limit; deadline; cutoff (date)

1

impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions

2

or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean

3

deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing

4

that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that

4

interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun

11

sudden; abrupt; rapid; sharp; drastic; radical

1

beat; palpitation; pulsation; throbbing

1

to consult a dictionary

1

past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)

5

bridge of the nose

1

distinctly (standing out); clearly; in sharp relief; boldly

1

to give an impression; to make an impression

1

eyebrow; eyebrows

3

slant eyes; almond-shaped eyes; eyes that are turned up at the corners

3

sensation; feeling; tendency; propensity

2

till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)

1

dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle

3

habit (often a bad habit, i.e. vice); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle

12

smallish; on the small side

1

wrinkle; crease; ripple

3

elaborate; delicate; exquisite

1

handiwork; ware

1

moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing

3

long, slender and well-proportioned; smooth, continuous (movement)

1

to lower; to be lowered

1

calm; graceful; quiet; mellow; damp; moist

1

composition; construction; formation; makeup; structure; organization

1

component; factor; item (e.g. in list); element (e.g. in array); member (e.g. data structure)

6

each; respectively

2

to form; to shape; to make; to mold; to mould; to build up

1

to chip; to be chipped; to be missing (from a set, team, etc.); to be absent; to be lacking (in); to be short (of)

1

one by one; one each; one at a time

1

to remove; to deinstall; to take away; to set apart

2

to remove; to eliminate

1

describing; comparing; form; figure; personal appearance; one's face and figure

1

to express (in words); to confess

2

graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet

1