jpdb beta

list; wrist

1

to take root (of a plant); to strike root; to root; to become established (e.g. of an idea, a movement); to take hold; to take root

1

to chip (off); to shave off; to sharpen; to dampen (one's enthusiasm, interest, etc.); to reduce

1

to finish writing

2

to have tears in one's eyes; to be close to crying

1

to say things to ease one's mind

1

consideration; thoughtfulness; sympathy; compassion; feeling; kindness

1

older sister; lass; young lady

2

to run away; to run off

16

several shots; several blows

1

confusion; complications; being gripped by strong feelings; fit (e.g. of anger); moment (e.g. of frustration)

1

end; tip; extremities; rank and file; part of an organisation furthest from the centre

1

confession; admission

1

performing without rehearsal; doing impromptu

1

adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approach

3

-ish; -like

17

to decorate gaudily; to overdecorate; to deck out; to embellish

1

it's not like; it isn't as if

1

anti-aircraft; antiaircraft

1

fantasy

3

not holding on; not using the hands; letting go one's hold; lack of reserve (in expressing one's emotions); lack of restraint; openly (saying)

1

technique; method

2

to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.); to take (a measure, course of action, etc.); to pick (e.g. flowers); to gather (e.g. mushrooms); to extract (e.g. juice); to take (e.g. a sample); to assume (an attitude)

3

determined spirit; unyielding spirit; will

1

impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky

1

bad-tempered; aggressive; quarrelsome

1

with a start; with a jump

2

discipline; training; teaching manners

1

soundproofing

2

furnishings; implements; equipment

1

twice

2

one's share; one's portion

1

to remind (someone of something); to call (someone's) attention (to); to tell (someone) again (to make sure); to make (doubly) sure (of); to emphasize; to reconfirm

1

womanly; ladylike; feminine

2

any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away

1

impatience; irritation; frustration; fretfulness

1

calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness

1

to take back; to get back; to regain; to recover; to restore; to recoup

14

savage; wild; unruly; to behave roughly; to get wild

1

to lose one's cool; to blow one's top; to flip one's lid; to get angry

5

to invade

3

the front; honest; upright; decent

8

to determine (esp. a culprit or underlying cause); to pin down; to ascertain; (arch.) to stab to death

3

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

2

both (people); the two of them

1

lie; fib; falsehood; untruth

1

even (e.g. even a child); as long as (it is, you are, etc.); (if) only; just

3

full of; brimming with

1

not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...

4

confident; assured; self-assured; bullish

4