jpdb beta

fork; forkball

9

with a plunge (of something sharp into something soft); with a thrust; with a stab

1

solo exhibition; one-man exhibition; one-woman exhibition

1

to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for

2

count; earl

3

it is I who should say so

2

coming; going

1

middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years

1

plump

1

to hold out; to extend (e.g. a hand); to present; to submit; to sacrifice; to give (up)

8

sponsorship (i.e. conducting under one's auspices); promotion; organizing; organising; hosting; staging

1

party (social gathering); party (group of people participating in an activity, esp. mountain climbing); (political) party

10

entertainment (of guests; esp. in the corporate world); treating (to food and drinks); wining and dining

2

cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)

1

beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)

19

to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)

1

falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses

1

to be popular (esp. with the opposite sex); to be well liked; to be pampered (spoiled, doted upon, etc.); to be welcomed

1

generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual

1

to grant (a request); to accept; to hear (a prayer); to comply with (a demand)

1

to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped

1

leading part; leading actor; leading actress

2

to grow up; to become an adult

4

another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally

4

planning; plan; project; arrangements

1

ulterior motive; plot; scheme; complicated circumstances; intricacies

1

mean; contemptible; despicable; dirty; foul; cowardly

1

cowardly; craven; unfair; mean; sneaky

2

to load (a gun, etc.); to charge; to put into (e.g. emotion, effort); to include (e.g. tax in a sales price); to hang over; to shroud

3

damn; damn it; feces; excrement; damn; damned; very

2

place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)

6

to glare at; to scowl at

6

to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain

1

invitee

4

towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)

7

smile

10

to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind

11

phew; whew

4

harmful effect; harmful influence; evil practice; abuse; malady

1

just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment

2

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

4

reality; actuality; hard fact

2

actor; actress; man of wits; clever person; cunning fellow

2

nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner

3

to keep (e.g. the lead); to maintain (a standard, situation, etc.); to put aside (for someone); to save (e.g. a seat); to keep (the ball; in soccer, rugby, etc.); to retain possession

1

everybody

1

long way; great distance

1

from afar; over a great distance; all the way

1

trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts

2

plump; fleshy; well-rounded; pleasant (fragrance); rich

2