jpdb beta

to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern

1

there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)

3

in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh

1

to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow

4

to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken

4

bringing alongside (ship, vehicle, etc.); coming alongside; mooring

1

passenger

1

to tailor; to make (clothing); to train; to bring up; to make it seem like; to pass off

1

side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case

3

(staying) one night; overnight stay; overnight rental; per-night rental

1

accommodation; lodging

1

luggage; baggage; burden; payload (of a packet, cell, etc.)

3

smallish; on the small side; somewhat small; short swing of a bat, racquet, etc.

1

Boston bag; overnight bag; traveling bag (travelling)

1

pochette; pouch (usu. hung from the shoulder by a long cord)

4

three people

10

to wait impatiently for

1

seat; sheet; spreadsheet

1

casual; unconcerned; nonchalant; ordinary; normal; regular

1

to tighten; to fasten tight; to constrict; to control strictly; to put pressure on; to squeeze (e.g. an economy)

1

to congratulate

1

small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)

2

to come back (of an illness, cold weather, etc.); to return; to recur; to happen again

1

now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which

1

yesterday

1

to ponder; to brood

1

faithful; sincere

1

real condition; actual circumstances; actual state of affairs

1

the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...

7

sentimental; emotional; maudlin; mawkish

2

it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that

3

senior (at school, work, etc.); superior; elder; older person; predecessor

2

to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)

1

and yet; even so; nonetheless; for all that

1

flushing (of one's cheeks); dizziness; rush of blood to the head

3

incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost

1

suddenly; casually; accidentally; incidentally; unexpectedly; unintentionally

4

four people

3

silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction

1

unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy

1

to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with

6

confusion; dismay; consternation; panic

6

neck; head; dismissal (from a job); firing

17

mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements; e.g. trembling, quick steps); gradual; bit by bit

1

left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one

4

to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter

3

to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten

7

bag; satchel; briefcase; basket

1

to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about

6

rustling; dry; rough feeling; rough (of a person); coarse; catching fish with a net

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