jpdb beta

persuasion

2

in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones

1

to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)

1

soft; tender; limp; subdued (colour or light) (color); gentle; meek

1

smile

2

skill; skillful; dexterity; flattery

1

to run (a business); to operate; to carry out; to perform; to hold (a Buddhist or Shinto ceremony)

1

to say; to be called; to do

1

let's have a quick drink

1

suddenly; all of a sudden

1

regular customer; regular patron; frequenter; constant companion

1

who

1

insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy

1

small change; coins; small sum of money

2

jealousy; to be jealous

1

dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness

1

to keep up (appearances); to smooth over (an error, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair

1

to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration

3

such; like that; in that way

1

commonplace (of people or animals); ordinary; typical; ubiquitous; run-of-the-mill; found around every corner

1

what sort; what kind

1

to become fine (of fabric); to be checkmated; to be hard pressed; to be at a loss

1

suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort

1

to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)

1

to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with

2

to carry a joke too far

1

seeming to be; appearing to be; like; similar to

4

self-introduction

1

ford; Ford (car)

1

to govern; to manage; to subdue

1

true character; true form; true colors (colours); consciousness; one's senses

1

to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify

1

continuing to pitch

1

superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!

1

wine

2

cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet

4

faint smile; half smile

2

far from; anything but; not at all; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention

2

even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed

5

to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with

2

menu; schedule; program; (computer) menu

1

shrill; strident; sharp (pain, e.g. headache, earache); ice-cold; very cold

1

to grow cold (from room temperature, e.g. in refrigerator); to get chilly; to cool down

1

cask; barrel

2

thank you for your continued patronage

1

to backfire; to produce a result opposite to what was expected or intended

1

meeting; rendezvous; encounter; confluence

2

to congratulate; to celebrate

2

feast; treating (someone); to treat (someone, e.g. to a meal)

1

paying back in installments (instalments); amortization plan (amortisation); gradual demolition; gradual erosion; gradual dismantlement

1