jpdb beta

as a rule; in general; in principle; basically; essentially; fundamentally

3

tea leaf; tea leaves

1

to distribute; to hand out

1

investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey

2

to show contempt for; to look down upon; to have a low opinion of; to cause to fall; to make decline

1

willingly; voluntarily; of one's own accord

3

a quarrel; argument

1

peace; harmony

2

to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind

4

devoted husband

1

to stay on (e.g. at one's friends house); to remain (in a place)

1

school friend

1

permanent stationing; staying permanently; resident (program, file, etc.)

1

careful selection; careful screening; hand-picking

1

to slip into; to crawl into (under); to conceal oneself (under); to sneak into; to infiltrate

1

large number (of); many; majority

1

bribe; money under the table

1

(common) use (of a language, currency, etc.); current use; to be accepted (e.g. of a way of thinking); to work (of an excuse, trick, etc.); going in and out; entrance and exit

1

(several) tens; dozens; scores (of)

1

to monitor closely (for rule-breaking, etc.); to keep a close eye on

1

to get in touch with

2

on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity

2

to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently

1

out of the question; outrageous; impossible; irrelevant; not pertinent

1

one hour

5

to make an appearance; to show up

8

protecting (someone); defending; standing up for

1

to attend on; to wait on; to accompany; to escort; to chaperone

5

to disappear; to vanish

1

abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning

1

what did you do?; is anything the matter?; what seems to be the problem?; can I help you?

1

face

4

to be at a complete loss; to be without recourse; to be completely stymied; to have absolutely no idea what to do

1

apology

2

to assist; to help out

1

favorite; favourite; pet

4

maid; helper; help; assistance

1

to the best of one's meager ability; the little help one can be; though my help might not be worth much

2

to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)

1

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

4

thank you; thanks

18

to win over; to win (someone's) heart and mind

2

to excel at; to be proficient at; to grow old; to ripen; to rise high (e.g. of the sun)

2

if it's the case

5

mean; malicious; scheming; wicked; black-hearted

1

whispering into a person's ear

2

master; expert

1

fair; just and upright; open and honest; aboveboard; honourable

1

to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of

3

gaining nothing by; getting nowhere by

1