jpdb beta

inhuman; heinous; atrocious

2

cruel and heartless; merciless; implacable; cold-blooded

2

the good fortune to have been born male

1

to be used up; to be run out; to be exhausted; to be consumed; to come to an end

2

to set (sun); to become dark

2

pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character

3

being startled; getting a shock

3

lost article; something forgotten

3

taking the initiative

1

one eye; one of one's eyes

4

to close (one's eyes); to shut

2

to be complete; to be all present; to be equal; to be uniform; to gather; to assemble

1

not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe

1

early; quickly; soon; early morning; early hour; early in the day

1

sound of something small rolling once (often into a hole); easily; suddenly; completely (e.g. forgetting); utterly; disappointing; curling up into the fetal position

2

bam; whomp; thump

1

speaking without thinking; words spoken without much thought

1

scorn; disdain; contempt

6

novelist; fiction writer

1

respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor

5

to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate

1

to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival

4

love; affection; attachment; craving; agape; Ireland

22

conversation

11

character; personality; (fictional) character; letter; character

5

one beat

2

to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death

3

after a short time; presently

3

bag; satchel; briefcase; basket

11

tenacious; tough; enduring; dogged; headstrong; stubborn

1

meek; gentle; modest; praiseworthy; admirable

1

to hang one's head; to droop one's head

2

to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)

5

sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid

9

nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp

26

to boil; to decoct; to infuse

1

to the end; to the last

2

whistle (sound made with the lips)

1

grandparents

3

two classes; double; two sets

1

publisher; publishing house; publishing company

2

head (chief, director) of a section or department; head of a (school) club; head of a (school) team

1

avid reader; bookworm

2

children's book

2

origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material

1

multi-

1

history

2

bookshelf

1

one month

1

rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations

1