jpdb beta

puzzled; perplexed; quizzical; dubious; suspicious

1

braid (hair, cord. etc.); plait

1

to lose heart; to lose interest; to become stale (i.e. of a carbonated beverage); to go flat; to lose focus; to let one's guard down

1

to pick up; to pick out (e.g. key points in an article); to single out; to point out

3

to lean over; to lean in

2

to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known

1

abnormal; unusual; extraordinary; remarkable; uncommon

2

originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful

1

to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air

6

to squeeze out; to wring out

1

the eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes

2

tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy

11

haughty; arrogant; proud; stuck-up

1

different person; another person; someone else; changed man

1

feeling; mood; disposition; mental attitude; somewhat; slightly

1

suspicious; doubtful; dubious; questionable; fishy

1

tension; resilience (e.g. of hair); springiness; will power; spirit

1

to roughen (e.g. one's attitude); to raise (one's voice)

1

to lose one's temper; to throw a tantrum; to fly into a rage

1

good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter

1

when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)

1

to yell; to rant; to rave

1

to stiffen; to become stiff; to harden

5

shrill voice; piercing cry; shriek; scream

2

to slip off

4

spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour

1

nerve; nerves; sensitivity

1

pressure; oppression; suppression

1

to pluck; to pick; to tear

3

to trample; to crush underfoot

1

to kick (out at)

3

to lead a life; to live a life

1

rough; wild; rude; harsh; gruff; violent

1

too (much); overly; excessively

1

to be upset; to lose one's composure; to lose self-control; to put in disorder; to mess up; to disturb

1

unnatural; artificial; affected; strained

2

senior (at school, work, etc.); superior; elder; older person; predecessor

18

perfect; ideal; completely satisfactory; leaving nothing to be desired; faultless; impeccable

2

way of living; manner of living; lifestyle

2

model or exemplary student

2

to paste; to stick; to affix; to station; to post

1

to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest

2

severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)

1

dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness

1

in public; in company; in the presence of others

1

with a friendly grin; smilingly

1

resentment; grudge; pent-up anger; frustration; bitterness

1

behind one's back

2

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

2

to dispel; to clear away; to accomplish a goal; (arch.) to make it sunny; (arch.) to make clouds disappear

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