jpdb beta

lack of words; being tongue-tied; suppressing what you want to say

1

to explain the situation

1

to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself

1

to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel

6

critical

1

to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct

1

scorched earth

1

to change (into); to turn (into); to transform (into); to influence

1

to raise (a sword, fist, etc.); to lift; to throw up; to fling up; to swing up

3

how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way

11

to fly into a rage; to lose one's temper; to flare up; to break out

1

one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary

1

to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch

2

will (to do something); drive; motivation; enthusiasm; eagerness

7

to push out; to project; to stick out; to hand over (e.g. to the police)

2

this person; he; she

4

dangerous person; security risk; loose cannon

1

shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon); trace

1

to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.); to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd); to fall below (of stock prices, sales, etc.); to drop below; to wedge; to play a wedge

1

surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement

4

you; noblewoman; lady

10

why; how; for what reason

7

to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for

1

to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled (of an arrangement, conclusion, etc.)

6

to receive; to take; to get someone to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch

28

wanting (to have); desiring; wishing for; I want (you, them, etc.) to (do)

14

fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)

1

to make a mistake (in); to commit an error; to get wrong; to mistake (one thing for another); to confuse

2

to let pass; to allow through; to transmit (e.g. light, sound, etc.); to conduct (electricity); to stick through (e.g. a hole); to force through (e.g. an opening); to connect (e.g. two places)

3

to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with

2

slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet

1

to stagger; to stumble; to waver; to be in two minds; to have an affair (with); to fall (for someone)

2

indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!

20

to say; to speak; to tell; to be called

2

appetizer; starter; hors d'oeuvre

1

to do

3

to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back

3

not only ... (but also); not just; as well as

8

sigh; long breath

1

to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up

2

with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)

3

attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance

5

to stop; to halt; to have (someone) stay; to put up (a guest); to fasten; to pin

1

to hurry; to hasten

1

to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner

7

oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!

4

hey; listen

1

to go through; to pass through; to struggle through; to get through (difficulties, danger, etc.); to escape (through the cordon)

1

middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart

1

conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; strikingly; outstandingly; especially

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