jpdb beta

to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you

3

only recently; just of late

1

several years; a few years

1

to put a burden on; to tax (e.g. strength)

1

to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face

1

to arrive at (after a struggle); to finally reach; to find one's way to; to finally hit on (e.g. an idea)

1

to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride

2

(one's) life

1

to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)

1

to dream (i.e. while asleep); to have a dream; to dream (of the future); to have a fleeting experience

1

to dream (of)

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

6

painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh

2

desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application

3

to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by

1

before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares

1

to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)

6

is that so? (generally rhetorical)

7

soft sound; dampening (of sound)

1

to vomit; to throw up; to emit; to send forth; to give (an opinion); to make (a comment)

1

is not; am not; are not; isn't it?

3

unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy

1

deep; profound; dense; thick; close (relationship); intense; strong

1

to take a breath; to take a short rest

1

to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high

1

unprecedented; never happened before; first time in history

1

to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound

1

pupil (of eye); eye

1

the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous

7

proud; haughty; arrogant

1

(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front

1

embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward

1

a little embarrassing; slightly embarrassed; somewhat ashamed; extremely embarrassing; extremely embarrassed

1

to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire

1

(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very

2

wonderful; splendid; magnificent

2

two

2

to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)

1

really; truly

1

tired; frazzled; tiresome; tiring; draining

1

to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished

2

cloudiness; cloudy weather; fog (on a mirror, glasses, etc.); cloud (e.g. in marble); gloom; dejection

1

imagination; supposition; guess

2

to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade

10

next day

2

energetic; vigorous

2

Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker

7

zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager

1

to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire

2

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

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