jpdb beta

serious illness

1

to put back in a good mood; to cheer up

1

to take someone's hand

1

to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)

1

in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely

4

means; way; measure

2

please; I beg you; for mercy's sake

2

to cling to

1

tremblingly; having the chills (through fear, cold, anticipation, etc.)

1

fascinating; alluring

1

how can (one) do something

3

proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification

2

what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything

4

changing one's mind

1

how; in what way; by what means

2

quite; utterly; really; completely

1

to be at a complete loss; to be without recourse; to be completely stymied; to have absolutely no idea what to do

1

there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there

3

to sit down hard; to sink down to the floor

2

big-shot; influential person; happy face; smiling face; sympathetic attitude; getting along with

1

to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly

10

sadism

1

affection (esp. parental); love; fondness

1

to be mixed together; to be blended; to intermingle; to commingle

2

despair; hopelessness

2

as much as one wants; as many as one wants; all that one wishes for

1

to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)

2

lenient; overoptimistic

1

concession; conciliation; compromise

1

love; affection; attachment; craving; agape; Ireland

1

good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable

1

real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks

1

as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")

3

to do wholeheartedly; to put one's heart into something

2

to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand

1

to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)

1

to work hard; to sweat; to wash off one's sweat

1

far from; anything but; not at all; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention

1

light; easy; non-serious; minor

2

heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling, atmosphere, etc.); serious; gloomy

3

looking pale; looking unwell

2

to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut

3

impatient; tantalized; tantalised; irritated; chagrined; chagrinned

1

or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still

1

trousers; pants

5

to haul down; to drag down; to pull down; to tow off; to force out; to dethrone

1

however; because; as

2

be; is

4

honestly speaking; in truth; in all honesty; to be frank

1

to use excessively; to use too much; to spend too much; to overwork someone

2