jpdb beta

to crush to death; to stifle to death; to squeeze to death; to stifle (a laugh, etc.); to muffle (one's breathing); to subdue (one's voice)

2

to divert; to distract

1

circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral

1

to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)

4

to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength

2

bitter

2

mostly; almost; nearly; roughly; approximately; about

1

nonchalant air; unruffled air

1

casual; unconcerned; nonchalant

1

to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)

2

pinpoint

1

to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than

1

conflict; complication; troubles; discord

1

before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares

8

does not seem (to be)

1

something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment

6

main question; real issue at hand

3

suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy

6

small talk; chat; gossip

2

habit; (social) custom; practice; convention

2

to conform to; to be in accordance with; to follow (rule, tradition, example, etc.)

2

nature; spontaneity; natural airhead

4

to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself

8

disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant

10

to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float

5

under-shoulder swing-down; technique of grasping the arm of the opponent, the moment he comes forward, while stepping out of line and pushing down on the shoulder blade with the other hand, thus pulling him down; dodging; parrying (questions); disappointment; letdown

1

investigation (e.g. into someone's guilt); questioning; pressing; catching up; overtaking

4

observation; survey; watching

7

set; set meal; combo-meal; hairdo

1

side; edge; beside; while (doing); in addition to; at the same time

3

general; popular; common; typical

4

to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)

2

hair color; hair colour; fur color; disposition; type; kind

1

forest; shrine grove

17

being buried; remaining unknown; being forgotten; being absorbed (e.g. in research); being immersed

1

the very thing; itself

2

locational advantage; advantageous position; products from the land (farm output, timber, minerals, etc.); land rent

2

to burn; to be roasted; to be heated; to be jealous; to be envious

7

disagreeableness; unpleasantness; nastiness; cutting remark; disagreeable remark; snide comment

1

aptitude; aptness; suitability

30

to be irritated; to get annoyed; to lose one's patience

3

disagreeable; unpleasant; adverse; unsympathetic

1

suddenly; casually; accidentally; incidentally; unexpectedly; unintentionally

12

whatever the case; under any circumstances

1

to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love

3

disappointed; dejected; disheartened; indignant; angry

1

there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)

4

hindrance; intrusion

3

to wait and see; to see how the land lies

1

for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now

2