jpdb beta

completion; accomplishment; attainment of greatness or success

1

to hit a nerve; to go for the throat; to touch a sore spot

1

most important

2

confidential matters

2

relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen

4

splat!

1

boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)

1

before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing

1

never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up

1

thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; gibe

1

to be upset; to lose one's composure; to lose self-control; to put in disorder; to mess up; to disturb

2

(verbal) abuse; denunciation; disparagement; vilification; scathing criticism

1

to tuck one's tail between one's legs; to admit defeat; to turn tail (and run)

1

to sink deeply into one's mind; to come home to; to go to one's heart; to pierce one's body (e.g. of wind, cold, etc.)

1

to say this and that (about); to say (critical) things; to criticize; to be critical (about); to find fault (with); to complain

2

descent (to earth, esp. of a god); advent; epiphany; arrival (of an important person); appearance

1

to walk; to go on foot; to tread (a figurative path); to follow; to advance towards (e.g. a solution); to set out (e.g. on the path to destruction, ruin, etc.)

1

other people's affairs; someone else's problem

1

to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits

1

matter in question; that matter; the matter; the issue

2

charge (for admission, a meal, etc.); fee; price

1

to drop in; to go see (someone); to come to hang out

1

messenger; envoy; emissary

7

talks (i.e. formal discussions); conference; meeting

4

in a sense; in some way; to an extent

1

to fly (with great force); to blast (e.g. into the sky); to lack common sense; to be extremely surprised (by)

1

conference room; council room

2

past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40

3

I; me; personal (affairs, etc.); private; selfishness; partiality

32

to send; to dispatch; to despatch; to bestow (favour, etc.); to grant (e.g. pardon)

1

Carlisle (UK); Carlyle; Carlile

7

very deeply

1

to know; to be aware (of); to be acquainted (with); to think; to consider; to believe

2

pious; devout

5

correction; revision; amendment

4

to show respect for; to revere; to honour; to honor; to worship; to hold in esteem

1

nonchalantly; calmly; as if nothing happened

1

mixed with; mingled with; interspersed with; dashed with; sprinkled with

1

to spread; to propagate; to popularize; to broaden; to extend; to widen

1

plot of land; lot; soil; locality; region; place

2

to call on someone; to call at a place; to ask; to inquire; to hear; to be told

5

connotation; comprehension; intension; inclusion; containment within

1

expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation

5

in short; the point is; the important thing is; in a word; basically

1

don't you think?; indicates question

5

giving a broad smile

1

the ruler; sovereign

2

heartening; reassuring

1

even so; anyhow; at any rate

2

trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support

3