jpdb beta

to loathe to part (with); to be reluctant to leave (someone)

1

last week; the week before

5

in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh

2

state of (mental) confusion (agitation)

1

talking in delirium; incoherent muttering

2

influential; prominent; strong; likely; plausible

2

mean bastard; sneak; heel; despicable person

2

to be common

1

to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together

6

exclamation; admiration

1

one's self-possession; one's presence of mind

2

one's own handwriting; autograph

1

to break the seal

2

to break down crying

3

tear-stained face

1

fine weather; fair weather

2

kissing

1

to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be given an award; to be gifted or endowed (e.g. with a talent); to be blessed (e.g. with a child); to be initiated (e.g. into a secret)

3

to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it

3

after that (a substantive change occurred)

1

moment; instant

1

to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal

4

on purpose; deliberately; intentionally

3

good grief

2

for generations; hereditary; generation after generation

4

sensual love; love affair

1

steady; sound; solid; reliable; trustworthy

1

prosperity; glory; splendour; splendor; majesty; luxury

3

to smile broadly; to grin widely

5

to remove obstacles in the way of one's objective

1

regular customer; regular patron; frequenter; constant companion

1

(brand-)new article

1

to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point

3

conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; especially; particularly

3

gown; elegant dress; dressing gown; bathrobe

5

work; workmanship; craftsmanship; artifice; trick; device

8

holiday; day off

1

caller; visitor; company; guest

2

drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office

4

aim

11

taking captive; carrying away; kidnapping; kidnaping; abduction

1

custody; detention; confinement

1

house arrest

1

news (from someone); word; letter; tidings; contact

1

guard; sentinel; garrison

5

to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)

5

easily moved to tears; given to weeping; lachrymose

1

firm promise; definite promise

1

narrow-minded; small-minded; close-minded; intolerant

1

by all means; by all costs

1