jpdb beta

with intense concentration; eagerly; intently; devouringly

1

glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling

4

partly open; in half bloom

1

to increase; to multiply

4

to draw an arc (e.g. with a compass); to describe an arc (e.g. through the air)

4

being enthusiastic about; being wild about; being absorbed in; being engrossed in; being devoted to

1

to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on

1

diffidence; losing one's nerve; feeling awkward; feeling timid; being daunted

1

finite; limited

1

boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)

1

to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to interpret; to understand

12

to be

5

price; cost; charge; payment; bill; fee

2

very interesting; of great interest

5

to handle; to operate (a machine, etc.); to deal with (an issue); to manage; to treat (someone); to deal with (someone)

1

solicitude; consideration; concern; (excessive) kindness

1

advice; warning

4

having a headache; racking one's brains; troubling over something

1

had better ...; had better not ...

5

slovenly (appearance, work, etc.); sloppy; untidy; weak; feeble; weak-willed

1

to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed

1

whispering; murmuring; subdued

3

to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain

1

to welter in blood; to be covered in blood

1

bull's-eye; the mark

2

wild uproar; pandemonium; clamor of voices; noisy; uproarious; clamorous

1

to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate

3

being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression

1

to like; to prefer; to be pleased by

1

nagging; faultfinding; carping; captious

2

older sister; elder sister

3

under blazing sun

1

to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature); to let cool; to dampen; to throw a damper on; to spoil

1

in order to; for the purpose of; must; should

1

arrowhead; target of a flying arrow; brunt (of an attack); the very moment (when); the point (of doing)

4

interruption; interference; butting in

1

leaving a restaurant without paying; dine and dash; bilking

1

hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no

1

licking one's lips; licking one's chops

1

to say; to spatter; to prate; to prattle; to babble

1

to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment

5

to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol

4

to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out

11

danger; Chinese "rooftop" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)

1

collar; lapels

2

amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity

1

space; air; midair; (from) memory; (by) heart

6

to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to flutter about; to revolve

4

shriek; scream

2

to rain incessantly; to downpour

6