jpdb beta

shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; the background; behind the scenes

2

barefaced (e.g. lie); transparent; with feigned ignorance; pretending not to know; pure white; very clear

1

face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house

1

someone; a certain person

5

one eye; one of one's eyes; being blind in one eye; person who is blind in one eye

1

whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life

3

to hate the very sight (of); to hold a grudge (against); to treat (someone) like an enemy; to bear constant enmity (towards); to be gunning for; to have it in for

2

to let go by; to let pass; to overlook; to miss

2

to resonate emotionally (with one); to strike a chord in one's heart

1

initial response (e.g. to a crisis); action in the earliest stages; initial shock (of an earthquake); preliminary tremor

1

not long has passed since ...

1

deep down; special place in one's heart; in the back of one's mind

2

as a child; when one was a child

1

to slaughter; to massacre; to butcher; to defeat soundly; to overpower; to vanquish

2

waypoint (e.g. with a GPS); checkpoint

1

meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous

1

unable to resist; unable to suppress

1

outrageous; wild (ambition, idea, etc.); crazy; inordinate; extravagant (e.g. claims); audacious

2

atmosphere (esp. of a place or person); mood; vibe; ambience

1

by nature; naturally; by birth; inborn

1

firm; solid; steady; secure; unshakeable; unwavering

1

(laughing) foolishly; (smiling) thoughtlessly; indiscreetly (talking); carelessly (speaking); thin (paper, cloth, etc.); flimsy

1

what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on

1

scythe

1

makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament

1

to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish

2

to be pleased; to gloat; to glow with self-satisfaction

1

back off!; leave me alone!

1

informal; unofficial

1

great difference; big difference; wide margin

1

(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment

1

to ask a big favour; to ask unreasonable things; to be unreasonable

1

suddenly; abruptly; slowly; without haste; calmly

1

guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests

1

to throw at; to turn; to raise

2

to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for

1

visit (to someone affected by illness or misfortune); call; inquiry (about someone's health); letter of inquiry; letter of sympathy; get-well letter

1

end; tip; end (of the year, month, etc.); close; youngest child; descendants; offspring

1

insignificant; inconsequential; trifling; negligible; of little importance

1

contempt; scorn; disdain; despising; looking down on; slighting

1

to show one's affection; to express one's love

1

reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)

1

tide; current; tendency; trend

2

day by day; with each passing day; as the days go by

1

sense of impending crisis; sense of danger

2

to take care of someone; to look after someone; to help; to give help where it isn't wanted; to be officious; to bother

1

solitude; loneliness; isolation

2

diligent study; devoting oneself to one's studies

2

to appear on the stage

1

just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...

1