jpdb beta

just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment

2

to give up (a plan or idea); to desist from (doing)

1

no matter how much time passes

1

to return to normal; to revert to the starting point; to go back to how it was

4

contour; outline; summary; outline; looks; features

1

(with a) start; fright; alarm

1

dark; blackish

1

to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry

1

parched; dried-up; empty; hollow; rattling; clattering

1

to get dry

1

slapping on (stamp, sticker); flopping down

1

to stick (to); to cling (to); to stay (e.g. in the office)

2

to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)

6

to use to the full (one's voice, energy, etc.); to muster all of (one's strength, courage, etc.); to summon all of; to exert fully; to strain (one's voice)

2

suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy

4

with a friendly grin; smilingly

1

win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins

3

suit (clothing); suit (playing cards)

1

coat; tunic; jacket; outer garment

1

if you think about it; come to think of it

1

simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive

2

gas cooker; gas range

1

steam; vapour; vapor

2

leaving something where it is; abandoning something

2

bottom; sole

1

to become sodden; to swell up; to become lazy

1

macaroni

1

dregs; lees; grounds; sediment

1

daddy; father; husband

1

towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)

2

left eye

1

scattered; disperse; loose; disconnected; in pieces; in drops

3

to show; to bare (the teeth)

1

to go past (a place or thing); to go beyond

1

animal

1

threat; intimidation; menace

1

since one was born; (in) all one's life

1

good evening

1

chance; opportunity

2

fiercely; ferociously; furiously; resolutely

2

straight line

3

just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of

2

to have a cramp

1

remarkably; noticeably

1

to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback

2

to freeze (from fear, etc.); to be unable to move (e.g. from surprise); to be paralyzed (with horror, etc.); to cower; to shrink in on oneself

1

heel (of foot, shoe, stocking, etc.)

1

to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)

2

balance

4

to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)

2