jpdb beta

to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby

1

at the last moment; this late in the game

1

meal; dinner; diet

25

to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)

13

yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh

4

to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation

12

this evening; tonight

4

to eat; to drink

1

from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth

3

to do

20

correction; rectification; mending; repair

1

it's no joke; gimme a break!

1

to roughen (e.g. one's attitude); to raise (one's voice)

2

to jump down; to jump off; to jump from; to jump out of

3

brain; brains; mind

1

why?; what for?; how?; by what means?

8

definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness

20

to speak; to say; to vocalize

8

to argue vehemently

2

anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most

2

nagging; faultfinding; carping; captious

1

so much; so; like that

9

to bring someone along

13

to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart

19

companion; company

4

if it is the case that ...

5

(words to) that effect

1

direct; immediate; personal; firsthand

2

social standing

7

meaning; called; said

6

hysterical; hysteric

1

terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific

1

for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze

5

admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled

3

passion; temper; irritability

2

to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to

2

nonchalant air; unruffled air

1

maid; helper; help; assistance

4

to give; to offer; to lift up; to hold up; to raise

7

protest; objection

8

to scorn; to despise; to hold in contempt; to look down on; to disdain

3

dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness

14

to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)

7

frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed

3

grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth

2

to feel irritated; to feel offended; to feel angry; to feel sick; to feel nauseous

1

he; she; this; this one; Hey, you!; You bastard!

3

just as one wishes

2

to stop (plug) one's ears

4

loser; failure; underdog; unmarried and childless older woman

1