jpdb beta

to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate

3

marriage

2

I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow

5

somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other

2

to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)

3

unfortunately

1

circumstantial evidence

1

frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken

1

surrender (to the authorities); giving oneself up; turning oneself in

2

life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation

1

self-satisfaction; (self-)complacency; smugness

1

unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement

1

displeasure; discomfort; unpleasantness; indisposition; ailment

1

to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut

1

whitewashing; glossing over; lip service; deftly finishing up; putting on the final touches

1

so what!; who gives a damn?

1

reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse

1

promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)

2

pre-established harmony (Leibniz theory); harmonie préétablie; (events) proceeding in a predictable fashion; turning out the way everyone expected; convention

2

to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations

8

hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)

1

one's social position; one's place; one's standing

1

opportunism; double standards; timeserving; expediency

1

happy ending

2

loveable; very likeable; like very much

4

that; the matter in question

5

to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to

1

wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)

1

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

1

even

1

to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)

5

unnatural phenomenon; strange happenings; haunting

1

how many people; a number of people

7

first; new

2

person; member

7

just like that; quite so; I agree; (lit.) that street

3

the public; the street (e.g. "word on the street"); street; district; location (e.g. of a battle); scene (e.g. of carnage)

1

trendy; in; now; currently at ...; now doing ...; in the middle of ...

1

young; youth; young person

1

these guys; these fellows

7

what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement

1

sky; the air; weather; far-off place; distant place; state of mind; feeling

3

as a child; when one was a child; childhood

1

in this way; like this

2

to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in

3

courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness

2

twice

3

to have one's horizons broadened

1

to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous

4

giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange

2