jpdb beta

to do so; to do thus

4

slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in; slowly permeating; oozing out

1

sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops

4

to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)

3

door; gate; opening; title page

2

(a) little; (a) few; slight; only; just; merely

2

to open; to undo; to bloom; to unfold; to open (for business, e.g. in the morning); to be wide (gap, etc.); to widen

3

voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)

9

to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to

1

right about-face

1

to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)

1

crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness

1

to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)

1

that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...

3

to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol

1

obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)

1

to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on

1

perfect; complete

1

to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder

1

one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start

1

ta-dah!; ta-da!; voilà!

1

flickering; flashing on and off; glaringly (bright); painfully (bright); prickling (pain)

1

heart; guts; nerve; central part

2

thumping (heart); banging; pounding; racing

1

pit babe; paddock girl; grid girl

1

and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...

4

poster girl

1

promotional model (at a trade show, etc.); female guide (at a convention); hostess (of a party, banquet, etc.); companion

1

that sort of; like that

1

shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable

9

cheer; chia (Salvia hispanica); cheerleading

1

come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see

2

rental

2

it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...

2

half

1

thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound

4

terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific

6

bare (naked) body; complexion (e.g. face)

3

full; in plenty; ample

5

to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with

1

although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish

5

underwear; undergarment; underclothes; lingerie

2

figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition

4

to hide; to be hidden; to conceal oneself; to disappear

1

clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress

2

so; like this; in this way

6

to gaze at; to fix one's eyes upon

2

this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately

7

flight; fright

1

time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity

6