jpdb beta

change of plan

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(stand to) attention!; standing at attention

1

dim; gloomy

3

(a) little; somewhat; somehow

12

dots; spots; bit by bit; little by little; here and there; scattered

1

to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words

1

to cling to; to embrace; to throw one's arms around

2

electricity; (electric) light

2

before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares

2

light rain; drizzle

1

return; coming back

4

to lend an ear to; to listen to

2

secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings

3

charming; fascinating; beautiful; elegant; graceful; sweet

1

to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in

1

to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position

2

leaving (on, open, unfinished, etc.); (doing) continuously; constantly; keep ...-ing

2

essential; important; crucial; vital; main

1

to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw

1

to clatter; to rattle; to flap (noisily); to get in a panic; to get in a flap; to rush around

2

unqualified; without qualifications

1

whether (or not); if

4

effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving

3

to get involved or entangled in; to get mixed up in; to have something to do with; to have dealings with

2

to contemplate; to ponder; to think long about; to turn over in one's mind

1

ringing; sound

6

expression in writing; written representation; notation; writing on the surface (e.g. an address on an envelope); inscribing on the face

1

to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge

2

frivolous; flippant; superficial; flattery; (insincere) compliments

1

one's mind

9

you; dear; honey

3

to keep (e.g. the lead); to maintain (a standard, situation, etc.); to put aside (for someone); to save (e.g. a seat); to keep (the ball; in soccer, rugby, etc.); to retain possession

1

(not) even once; (not) ever

5

to grin

2

corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with

3

to be conceited

3

leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row

1

admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic

1

selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful

2

to long for; to yearn for; to hanker after; to be attracted by; to be drawn to; to aspire to

1

purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not

1

to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble

2

holiday; day off; sleep; rest; good night

1

good night

1

to go to bed; to be sick in bed; to be laid up

1

to inquire (about); to enquire; to ask; to interrogate; to question intensely; to grill (someone about something)

1

secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)

1

lucky; fortunate

1

suppressed laugh; smile; giggle; chuckle

3

with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting

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