jpdb beta

to see someone off (at a station, an airport, etc.); to escort (e.g. home); to follow something with one's eyes until it is out of sight; to let pass; to pass up (an opportunity etc.); to shelve (a plan, deliberation on a bill, etc.); to postpone

5

to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively

1

to take a breath; to take a short rest

3

to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire

1

(vocal) volume

1

just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment

1

contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import

6

trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support

2

making use of; application; practical use; operation; handling; steering (esp. a boat)

1

eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam

3

tomorrow; near future

9

amusing; funny; interesting

1

to put to use; to make use of; to turn to account

1

we

2

world; society; life; lifetime; age; era; reign

1

hereditary disposition; temperament; nature; (arch.) body build

1

to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you

1

depressive state (e.g. of manic depression); depressive condition

1

Elaine

1

to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated

5

empty space; empty sky

3

to gulp down (a drink); to slurp

2

sensitive (person, heart, etc.); delicate (issue, problem, etc.); sensitive; fragile; delicate; delicate (fabric, shade, flavour, etc.)

2

(not) very; (not) much

2

satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client

2

I see; that's right; indeed

2

relativity; relative

4

to say; to speak; to tell; to talk

1

to deliver; to extradite; to stretch across; to hand over

3

(following a verb) to be sure to; to do (something) so that ...; to make sure to; to try to

1

palm (of one's hand)

5

wet through; drenched

1

to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle

4

details; particulars; longitude and latitude; warp and weft; warp and woof

2

to state; to express; to mention

2

to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position

1

you

1

himself; yourself; herself

1

confession; acknowledgement; confession of love; professing one's feelings; confession of sins (e.g. the confessional)

2

in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case

1

precious; valuable

3

good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable

2

to do

7

question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion

12

amount of money; sum of money

4

least; lowest; worst; awful; horrible; at the very least

5

five; 5

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1,000; thousand

2

to spend money

1

to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely

1