jpdb beta

despair; hopelessness

3

powerlessness; helplessness; incompetent

1

you said; he said; if ... then; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...

20

to smash; to crush

1

feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment

19

being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression

2

for the first time in one's life

1

explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend

11

to get (a joke or explanation); to strike home; to click; to know intuitively

1

however; but

5

the person in question; the person themselves; said person

3

seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity

4

to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively

4

feverish; enthusiastic

1

to be wet; to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked

1

pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin

1

clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain

1

to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky

1

past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)

6

trying to think of a way (to); devising means (to); working out (how to do); contriving (to raise money); managing

2

is not; am not; are not; isn't it?

12

to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive

2

to escape; to run away

16

yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration

1

to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)

15

to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely

1

prospects of victory; chances of success

2

reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)

2

calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind

4

judgment; judgement; divination; judgement

8

objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument

6

to dream (of)

1

little girl; maiden; young lady; female usually between 7 and 18 years old

1

to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do

5

may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly

8

no matter for; without regard to; whatever the ...

1

unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate

10

to pout

1

dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness

3

attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance

12

childish; child-like; immature; infantile

1

to grin

1

how; in what way; by what means

2

stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded

1

state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances

15

complete change; about-face

1

food

2

age-appropriate (esp. of clothing, hairstyles)

1

employee (of a store); shop assistant; clerk; salesperson

3

to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)

9