jpdb beta

to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)

7

to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience

1

thank you; thanks

3

to (an extent); up to; there is no need to ...; it should hardly be necessary to ...; even if there is no need to ... (at least ...)

1

there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)

3

leaving a matter to chance

1

(laughing) foolishly; (smiling) thoughtlessly; indiscreetly (talking); carelessly (speaking); thin (paper, cloth, etc.); flimsy

1

with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous

1

to worry (about); to be concerned (about); to have trouble doing ...; to struggle to ...

1

on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway

2

pedestrian traffic

1

to stop; to cease; to come to an end; to cut off

1

side road; byroad; digression (e.g. from argument)

2

to indicate; to show; to point to

1

opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows

4

to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed; to get close (e.g. to someone emotionally); to become intimate (with)

2

puppy; small dog

1

no; nay; disagreement; objection; disapproval

1

suspicious-looking; fishy

2

(a) look; gaze

1

inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care

3

to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to be captivated (by); to be infatuated (with)

5

that much; as much; to that extent; only that; that alone; no more than that

1

hoot hoot; tu-whit tu-whoo; oh!; I see; huh!

3

to attract interest; to arouse someone's interest

1

to jump at the chance; to accept an offer; to show interest in; to accept a proposal

1

lifeline; safety rope; safety tether

1

to grasp tightly

2

forest; shrine grove

3

wood; woods; forest; bunch (of something); cluster; line

1

to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible

1

good-naturedness; good-natured person; credulous person; easy mark

2

to hold out; to extend (e.g. a hand); to present; to submit; to sacrifice; to give (up)

2

puzzled; perplexed; quizzical; dubious; suspicious

2

(in the) palm of someone's hand; (under) someone's complete control; (at) someone's mercy

2

to strain one's eyes; to look closely; to stare at

3

fireball; ball of fire; will-o'-the-wisp; jack-o'-lantern

3

once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat

6

to pound (e.g. heart); to pulse (e.g. vein); to pulsate

1

as if; as though; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest; really; completely

5

heart; guts; nerve; heart (of something); central part

3

regular; well-regulated; systematic; orderly

1

beat; palpitation; pulsation; throbbing

1

called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...

3

to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after

1

Icarus

36

flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion

2

violent; furious; extreme; intense; fervent; vehement

4

wherein; therein; thereinto; among which

1

holding something on one's palm or hand (esp. small animal or bird)

1