jpdb beta

to put a damper on proceedings (at a meeting, party, etc.)

1

to become quiet; to quiet down; to quieten down; to calm down; to die down; to subside

9

bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit

29

blink (of eyes); wink

1

one layer; single layer; monopetalous; unlined kimono; single-edged eyelid; eyelid with an epicanthic fold

3

glancing (look)

1

to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind

1

to feel anger

1

what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?

1

hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa

1

out-of-place; inappropriate; sticking out like a sore thumb

1

15; fifteen

3

16; sixteen

5

please ...

4

it may be because

2

to choke; to be choked by; to be stifled by

2

to stick; to get stuck; to be unavailable; to be busy; to be piled up (e.g. of work); to halt (in one's speech)

2

each and every person (saying); one and all; unanimously; in unison; separately; individually

1

attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance

6

more; much more; step; rung; paragraph; passage

1

to look down on; to condescend

1

(social) class; rank; grade

11

great mistake

2

you (people); gentlemen; ladies and gentlemen; my friends

28

everyone; everybody; all; everything; all

5

to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command

1

that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that

4

twenty years of age; youth; early age; tender age of ...

1

qualifications; requirements; capabilities

2

merit (esp. order of merit)

3

sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly

7

succession to headship of a family

1

promotion; raising of status

2

gathering; theatrical troupe

1

when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)

1

seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand

1

bum; good-for-nothing; ne'er-do-well

1

indeed; it's no wonder

2

(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when

6

to get used to hearing

1

name; title

1

to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to

2

(some) more; even more; longer; further

5

completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently

4

leader; leading figure

1

while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily

2

if you think about it; come to think of it

2

competitor; rival

3

to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out

1

to touch; to feel; to touch (with); to experience; to come in contact with; to touch on (a subject); to allude to

3