jpdb beta

to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent

1

calculation; self-interest; selfishness

3

to boil down; to condense

1

self-interest

1

love; affection; attachment; craving; agape; Ireland

1

to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.); to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd); to wedge oneself into; to fall below (of stock prices, sales, etc.); to drop below

1

replacement; substitution; rebuilding; changing

1

precious; valuable; priceless; noble; exalted; sacred

1

public character

1

opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat

2

support; backing; aid; assistance

1

simply; merely; only; solely

2

not only ... but (also); as well as ...

1

for this reason

1

to keep silent

1

conclusion

2

three times (as much); treble; triple; threefold

2

in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth

1

to break the silence; to break one's silence

1

one night; one evening; all night; overnight

3

short of hands

1

apart from that; other than that; leaving that aside; more importantly; more ... than that; but

1

loan; lending; favor; favour; creditor; method of lending

1

number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout

1

idea; plan

1

previous remarks

1

to turn over; to turn around; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (flag, etc.); to wave (skirt, cape, etc.)

1

to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback

2

to flub (one's lines); to be flustered; to be confused; to bungle; to mess up

1

lost point (in a game); point given away; run charged to the pitcher; blunder; mistake

1

a wise man keeps away from danger

1

dramatic; exciting; touching; extreme

1

restoring one's impaired reputation; regaining one's honor; redeeming oneself

2

meeting (face-to-face); seeing; visit; interview

2

won't you

2

talk; story; conversation

1

seal; stamp; judgment; judgement; size (of paper or books)

1

(a) bath

1

nine o'clock

6

returning home

1

a moment ago; just now

1

to answer the phone

2

thank you for waiting; sorry to have kept you waiting

1

intonation; accent; modulation; inflection

1

mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence

1

worry; care; concern; ennui; boredom

1

annual tribute; land tax

1

to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)

5

invitation; solicitation; canvassing; canvasing; inducement; persuasion

1

good humour (humor); good mood

1