jpdb beta

to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky

1

learning ability

2

column of water; water column

1

to swim around

1

distant look; faraway look

1

absorbing power

1

dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze

4

animal; beastly; carnal; sensual; brute

1

nature; natural constitution; innate disposition

1

taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair

1

always; usually

2

boy; man; male

1

not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless

4

to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than

4

really; truly

1

having an aptitude (for); having a talent (for)

1

till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)

2

light; faint; pale; fleeting

2

smile

3

comfortable; pleasant

2

to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to look fondly at

3

other intention; hidden purpose; ulterior motive; ill will; malice

1

lack of expression; blank look (on one's face)

3

stature; height

2

hum; hmm; hm hm (light chuckle with mouth closed); uh-huh; mm; hmm

1

elder sister; older female friend

1

to exercise one's authority as a (noun); to act as a (noun)

3

to pieces; into shreds

1

to behave modestly

2

to go out of use; to become obsolete; to die out; to become lost (e.g. of dignity); to be sullied

1

important person; influential figure; big shot; big thing; big one; big game

1

one part; one portion; one section

1

(physical) growth; development

1

good; fine; excellent; favorable; favourable; satisfactory

1

future prospects; promise

1

to be prominent; to be conspicuous

1

line

1

when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives

1

running water; stream

1

the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not

4

every night

1

bathtub

2

portion; part; snapshot; glimpse

1

failing to properly evaluate the (relative) importance (of); putting the cart before the horse; mistaking the cause for the end; mistaking the insignificant for the essential; getting one's priorities backwards

1

besides; in addition; also; moreover

3

victory or defeat; match; contest; game

5

what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on

1

judgement; judgment; refereeing; umpiring; referee; umpire

1

bank; coast; shore

4

interest; appeal; attraction; fun

1