jpdb beta

soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light

4

to smile

1

these days; nowadays; present day; at this time (of the day)

1

to be popular; to come into fashion; to be prevalent; to spread widely (e.g. disease); to flourish; to thrive

2

to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)

2

to all appearances; no matter how you look at it

1

though; notwithstanding; although

3

resigning to another's will; going along without resistance; doing as another wants

1

splendid; nice; sufficient; fine (in the sense of "I'm fine"); well enough; OK

8

reservation; appointment; contract; subscription; programming (e.g. a device); setting (e.g. a timer)

3

private room; single (room); room for one; (toilet) stall

2

to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass

2

incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive

3

perfect; complete; flawless

2

older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl

1

date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)

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

indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly

1

in succession; one by one

5

various

5

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

3

offer; tender; providing; sponsoring (a TV program)

1

having said that; on the other hand

3

to talk; to chat; to chatter

9

keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use

1

being good at conversation; conversationalist; good talker

1

being a good listener; good listener

1

tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of

1

just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"

4

cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration

4

delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient

2

freebie (e.g. with a purchase); something additional; price reduction; discount; exaggeration

1

it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?

1

dessert; desert

2

ice; ice cream; icecream; (arch.) usurer; (arch.) usury

4

to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use

2

well; now; then

5

to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)

7

surely; certainly

22

rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)

1

surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency

3

still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet

1

considerably; greatly; a lot

2

housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters

3

as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly

12

one place; (all in) the same place; one spot; one location; one part; one passage

1

next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour

5

hotel

7

dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable

7

to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)

2