jpdb beta

spoiled fun; loss of interest; damper (e.g. on the party); wet blanket; turn-off

2

to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)

3

place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point

1

to put oneself in (situation, environment, etc.); to surround oneself with

1

it is no exaggeration to say; it is not too much to say

1

to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate

1

short pause; short interval

1

worn-out; crumbling

1

to jar; to creak; to grate

1

displeasure; discomfort; unpleasantness; indisposition; ailment

1

to make a sound

1

to grimace; to make a wry face

1

profitable; worn-out; crumbling

1

interior design; interior; upholstery

1

to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate

1

to dress stylishly; to joke; to play on words

1

Aileen; Eileen

3

Harold; Harrold

13

you; my dear; hey

9

(sense of) cleanliness; (sense of) freshness

1

clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress

1

to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with

1

small mustache; short mustache

1

indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly

1

what's the matter?; what's wrong?

1

several sheets (flat objects)

1

just before

1

glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (playing card suit)

1

to wipe; to dry

1

skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious

1

sky; air; mid-air

1

catch; catching; catch; shop tout; puller-in; catching (in swimming and boating); catching the water

1

even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed

3

dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic

1

to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)

2

to hold a grudge; to hold something against somebody

2

to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim

1

few decades; many decades; several decades

2

in those days

1

to make a mistake (in); to commit an error (e.g. in calculation); to confuse; to mistake something for something else

1

to forgive and forget; to let bygones be bygones; to sweep under the carpet; to wipe the slate clean

1

aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!

2

topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news

1

person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person

4

sea; ocean; waters

7

mole (Talpidae spp., esp. the small Japanese mole, Mogera imaizumii)

7

bar; pub; tavern

5

to stay long; to hang around; to hang out; to be immersed (in water) for a long time; to soak

1

slum quarters

4

noble; aristocrat; peer

1