jpdb beta

to look forward to something

1

royal; loyal

4

his opinion

1

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

4

film star

1

to dress up as; to disguise oneself as; to play the role of

1

heroine; female protagonist

1

shout; cry; outcry; yell; shriek; scream

1

rather than (do ...)

1

at once; immediately; right now

1

(death from) starvation; starving to death

2

very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly

1

slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)

1

to the end

1

to stir up; to poke (the fire); to beat (an egg); to arouse (interest, feelings, etc.); to stir; to stoke

1

screen

1

New York

1

van; truck; delivery van

1

Schreiner; Schriner

1

condominium (usu. mid or high-rise); apartment building; apartment house; block of flats; apartment; flat

1

by the window

1

both arms

1

to hold a child in one's arms; to embrace a child; to provide for a child (children)

1

to closely resemble; to suit well; to match well; to go well with

1

Steve; Stieb

1

hut; cabin; small theatre (theater); temporary playhouse; one's own house

1

moving; touching; stirring

1

religious; spiritual

1

end; conclusion

1

suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy

2

electric light

1

to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants

2

crackling; cracking; clapping; incessantly (blinking)

1

everyday life; daily life

1

a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course

1

(Western) playing cards

1

banknote; bill; note; paper money

1

to enjoy (oneself)

2

exit; gateway; way out; outlet; vent; leak

2

dress; outfit; getup; to dress oneself; to outfit oneself

1

to sleep like a log; to sleep deeply

1

to be infected; to be contagious

1

road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)

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

security guard; doorkeeper

9

one lump; one group

1

major incident; major happening; big scandal

3

eighty; 80

1

pair; couple; antithesis; counter for items that come in pairs; counter for sets (of clothes, small furniture, utensils, etc.)

1

what's the matter?; what's wrong?

1