jpdb beta

to hear a rumor; to get wind of

1

coming; going

1

fever; febrile disease

1

blister

1

trace; tracks; site; remains; scar

1

that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such

5

I; me

1

to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross

3

thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan

9

cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)

4

to make an appearance

1

promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)

1

to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff

2

dark red; dark brown; reddish brown

2

to dye; to colour; to color

1

gossip; corner of the mouth

2

to beat (e.g. eggs); to whip (e.g. cream); to whisk; to lather

1

to summon; to get used to call

1

deep blue; bright blue; ghastly pale; pallid; white as a sheet

1

three days

2

choosing; selecting; deciding (on)

1

to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone

2

limply; wearily; listlessly; languidly; exhaustedly; unenergetically

2

indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)

1

evening; night; dinner

4

each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of

3

level of comfort (of objects you sit on)

1

sofa; couch

6

confections; sweets; candy; cake

2

doze; nap; snooze

1

one day; all day (long); throughout the day; first day of the month

3

to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain

1

parsimonious spirit; tendency to be frugal; inclination to scrimp and save; tendency to fuss over trivial things; worrier's disposition

1

explosion; detonation; eruption; eruption (of discontent, etc.); outburst; outpouring

1

handkerchief

9

embroidery

8

elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy

1

high class; high grade; high rank; seniority

2

colored thread; coloured thread

1

needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer

2

fine quality

1

lightly and smoothly (of movements); swiftly; glidingly; (progressing) smoothly; (solving) easily

1

to sew; to stitch; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)

1

skill; skillful; dexterity; flattery

2

sewing; needlework

1

satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client

1

skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid

1

children

2

talisman; amulet; charm

1

ribbon

1