jpdb beta

interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)

17

these days; nowadays; present day; at this time (of the day)

2

down; below; downward

1

great; grand; extensive; large-scale

1

to take notice (of); to pay attention (to)

1

to run off; to break into a run; to start running

7

to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still

9

to twist; to wrench; to puzzle over; to defeat easily

4

to be disheartened; to lose heart; to be sprained; to be snapped; to be broken

6

to gather; to collect; to assemble

26

sightseer; spectator; viewer

2

front row

3

to strum (an instrument); to thrum; to pluck

1

green; greenery (esp. fresh verdure)

6

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

6

to be out of breath

5

arrangement; preparations; search (by police)

3

bargaining point; terms of exchange; conditions for meeting a demand

2

contract; compact; agreement

4

to exchange (messages, greetings, arguments, etc.); to intersect; to cross; ... with one another; ... to each other

12

advance notice; previous note; preliminary announcement; trailer (film, TV); preview

1

without

5

to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe

12

root; basis; foundation

4

to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)

1

powerless; helpless; incompetent

1

opposition; resistance; insubordination; defiance; hostility; rebellion

1

to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to be filled with (emotion, enthusiasm, etc.); to fill the room (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. voice); to hold (a castle, fortress, etc.)

8

collarbone; clavicle

2

to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment

5

finger; toe; digit

21

to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)

5

to whirl; to eddy; to be all jumbled together (feelings, thoughts, etc.); to surge; to sweep

7

darkish; dusky

1

apology

6

ticket

14

full dress; formal dress; uniform

5

to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with

7

friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation

2

terrace

16

to face on; to look out on to

6

brilliant; bright

1

dazzling; radiant

2

to pour into (liquids); to pump into

1

(a) few; some; several

12

scone

1

cake

1

light meal

1

stand-up meal; buffet

1

form (as opposed to substance); formality; method; system; format; mode

3