jpdb beta

slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)

2

to pick a fight

2

when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)

1

somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion

1

to wither (of flowers, dreams, etc.); to wilt; to droop; to shrivel; to fade (away); to sag

1

income; receipts; revenue

9

that gentleman; that lady; he; she

19

some time ago; recently; lately; last (Sunday, etc.); previous

1

sample; specimen; pattern; model; example

2

uncle

6

at a young age; while still young

1

close; intimate; on good terms

2

you (primarily used by men in letters to their equals or inferiors)

2

sending (esp. email attachments); forwarding; remitting

1

purchase; buying; buying used articles as a company; trade-in; purchase on a no-return policy; lump-sum payment

2

to be responsible for; to bear the responsibility of

3

unanimous

1

recognition; acknowledgement; acknowledgment; approval; consent; agreement

4

is something that; is that which

1

in order; sequential; seriatim

1

separate; special; another; separately

1

terms and conditions

2

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

1

member

1

the very best; utmost

1

the whole quantity

1

to look forward to

1

captive; prisoner; victim (of love, etc.); slave (to one's lust, etc.)

1

feeling of tragic heroism; feeling of grim resolve; sense of determination

1

production increase

6

extra; excess; surplus

3

to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve

5

arrangement; preparations; search (by police)

3

reliance; dependence

1

to fall onto; to happen; to befall

1

cold sweat

1

timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish (e.g. market)

1

king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)

2

to apply pressure (on); to bring pressure upon; to lean on

5

to laugh scornfully

2

nephew

3

to cling to ... in tears; to beg ... in tears; to appeal; to throw oneself on someone's mercy

2

to set off an explosive; to start a fire under someone; to motivate someone with rough words

1

to kindle; to build a fire; to instigate; to stir up; to incite

1

first thing in the morning

2

something (or other)

4

the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime

1

doubtful; questionable; uncertain; disputable; suspicious

1

inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)

2

to meet face to face

1