jpdb beta

much more; not to mention; not to speak of; to say nothing of; let alone

2

rude; impolite; mannerless; snotty

1

to vanish gradually (e.g. of a voice); to trail off; to die away; to feel one's soul leaving one's body (from embarrassment, grief, etc.); to feel faint; to feel numb

1

timidity; nervousness; being easily intimidated

1

to place in a row; to line up; to range in order; to list one after another (e.g. excuses, reasons, complaints); to rattle off (e.g. lies, compliments); to reel off

5

ignorant of the ways of the world

1

unmarried woman; Miss; -ess; -ette

1

impression; strong belief (of the judge); conviction

1

all one's wisdom; (lit.) bag (full) of wisdom; the brains (of a group); the smart one; fount of wisdom

2

abundant; plentiful; rich; ample

1

vocabulary; lexicon; lexis; terminology

1

no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook

2

initiative

1

to curl oneself up; to squeeze oneself in; to be huddled

1

trickery; wiles; finesse; Machiavellism

1

appeal (e.g. for peace); plea; appeal (of something); attractiveness; appeal (to the referee); emphasizing

2

withering; shrivelling; shrinking; contraction; atrophy

2

haughty arrogance

1

to feel deeply ashamed (of)

1

laughter breaks out

1

dear me!; good gracious!; well; let me see; now

4

regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected

1

looking over someone's shoulder

4

to follow custom; to conform (convention, tradition, etc.); to toe the line

1

it serves you (him) right; it's what you (he) deserves

1

to manage skillfully; to manoeuvre (e.g. car, horse); to maneuver

3

taboo; contraindication

4

to cross the line; to go too far

1

to win and advance to the next round

1

judgement; judgment; refereeing; umpiring; judgement (of God); referee

1

beyond help; past salvation; incorrigible; irredeemable

1

fierce attack; furious attack

1

to feel goodwill (towards); to wish someone well; to have a strong liking (for); to be emotionally involved

1

legendary; fabled; fabulous

2

disparaging term; derogatory term; derogatory name

1

to call; to summon; to send for; to call together

5

to stick to; to cling to

1

to become quiet; to quiet down; to quieten down; to calm down; to die down; to subside

2

almost (did); nearly (did)

1

emotional; sentimental

5

caller; visitor; company; guest

4

in a crowd; ganging up (on); joining forces

1

to go against; to act contrary to; to run counter to; to deviate from

1

to start the debate; to get the ball rolling; to fire the first shot; to start a conversation

4

thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; gibe

1

all; everyone; everybody; everything

1

kneeling

4

noble; lofty; high-minded; virtuous; upright

2

to be affectionate towards; to show tenderness towards; to treat tenderly; to love

1

such; like that; in that way

3