jpdb beta

in loud gulps (esp. of alcohol)

2

to gulp down (a drink); to slurp

4

to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)

1

to omit; to leave out; to overtake; to pass; to say; to speak

4

childish; child-like; innocent; naive

1

to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)

2

graph

2

falling far short (of); being far behind; being far inferior (to); being no match (for)

1

unreserved

1

to stand (still) a while; to loiter; to stop

4

skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme

1

no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable

5

leading; prominent; eminent; counting on one's fingers

1

to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in

8

cool (temperature, color, etc.); cool (i.e. calm and collected); cool (i.e. fashionable, attractive, etc.); course (of medical treatment); season (series) of a television program (usu. 13 installments over a 3-month period)

1

change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension

4

unexpectedly; surprisingly

1

curtain; bunting; act (in play)

1

sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)

1

to go to see (something, someone); to visit

4

of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)

2

pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing

3

anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity

9

equal; identical; the same; no different (to); just like; equivalent

1

Dick

3

somehow; for some reason; without knowing why

2

to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively

1

oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)

2

thin; pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.) not much (of a presence)

3

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

2

until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it

2

to overlook; to command a view of; to look down on; to despise; to look down on

2

to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on

2

to build up one's strength; to get stronger; to give (someone) strength; to cheer (someone) up; to encourage (someone)

3

to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)

4

to make light of; to ignore; to slight

2

to make sense; to be consistent; to be logical; to stand to reason; to be coherent

1

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

2

to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward

6

lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help

2

decisive; resolute; determined; firm

2

to throw out; to drop; to toss; to abandon; to neglect; to dismiss

1

selfish; self-centred; egotistical

1

training; drill; practice; practising; discipline

2

regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts

2

(appropriate for) one's age

1

sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time

1

acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance

4

good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable

1

quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)

1