jpdb beta

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

4

it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that ...

2

towards; against; regarding; in contrast with

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from the beginning

3

feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection

6

to have a narrow escape from death

1

vividly; clearly; distinctly; acutely

2

getting deeply involved; going deeply into; going too far (into something)

1

ordinary; sensible; commonplace

1

happy tears; tears of joy

1

top of ...; head of ...; the moment that ...

1

to sob

1

cotton plant (Gossypium spp.); batting; wadding; padding

2

soft; tender; soft (colour, light, etc.); subdued; informal; light

5

diligent; hardworking; healthy; well; faithful; honest

1

for the first time in one's life

2

to stick; to get stuck; to be unavailable; to be busy; to be piled up (e.g. of work); to halt (in one's speech)

5

dripping; trickling; drop by drop; in drops

1

story; tale; talk; discussion

2

overdependence (on others; usu. one's fosterers or seniors); lack of self-reliance; presumed acceptance (of one's behaviour); presumed benevolence; attention-seeking (behavior)

1

to command; to order; to tell (to do); to appoint (to the post of)

4

to soften; to calm down; to be eased; to be mitigated; to subside; to abate

3

sly; cunning; crafty

2

hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe

1

till just now

1

regret; repentance; remorse

3

to weather (a storm, rough seas); to ride across; to get through (adversity); to weather; to load completely (e.g. books on a shelf, people or luggage in a car)

2

extreme; ultra; mega; damn; stupid; cursed

2

to redeem (from sin); to save

1

the front; honest; upright; decent

2

to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)

2

persistent; obstinate; tenacious; relentless; insistent; importunate

3

to chase; to run after; to pursue; subsequently; following that; (and) then

4

reaching others' ears; publicity

1

lightning; flash of lightning; lightning bolt

1

restlessly; aimlessly; to loiter; to drift; to be restless; to fuss

3

suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort

2

being in shape; holding a dignified appearance

1

to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust

1

enemy territory; hostile place

4

these days; nowadays; now; at present; recently; lately

4

act (usu. undesirable); action; deed; conduct

1

internal organ; viscera; gut

1

new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date

3

uprising; revolt

1

one country; the whole nation; the whole country; stubborn; obstinate

4

from the beginning; from the first; of course; not to mention ...; not only ... but also ...

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rule; domination; direction; management; control (of one's destiny, public opinion, etc.); governing

4

now; nowadays

4

88 years old; (arch.) rice

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