jpdb beta

gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase

1

to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up

1

intimate friend; close friend; bosom buddy; chum

2

funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable

2

cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling

2

indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation

1

war of words

2

to screw in; to thrust into; to push into; to protest (and seek rectification); to complain

2

screaming; squawking; squealing; loud complaining; noisy conversation

1

to have the nerve to

4

close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate

1

endless; boundless; innumerable; endless; never-ending; going on forever

2

to draw the line (between two situations); to make a clear distinction; to make it clear where one stands; to take clear responsibility for (mistakes, etc.)

2

refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly

1

come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see

5

lucky; fortunate

1

twice

1

original; unique; distinctive; independent; one's own; personal

1

soda

1

or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean

1

to curb; to halt; to apply brakes; to put an end to

1

corner of the eye

1

to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)

4

one-by-one; separately; every single; each and every; without omission

3

then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case

1

to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with

1

what the?; what's that?; what are you doing?; what's going on?

1

to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post); to be delivered

1

recurrence; revival; resuscitation

1

progress; pace; carriage; step; stage

1

restraint; restriction; control; check

1

seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of

2

feeling of satisfaction

1

facing; opposite; across the street; other side

2

considerably; greatly; a lot

3

to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)

1

to soak; to dip; to steep; to moisten; to wet

4

hasty; impatient; restless; rash

1

oh well, fine; fine, I guess; alright, I suppose; OK, then

1

thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan

2

without

2

easy; simple; there's no way that ...

1

quarrel; argument; row; (verbal) dispute

1

to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly

2

relation; relationship

2

siblings; brothers and sisters; brothers; siblings-in-law; brothers-in-law; mate

2

wild; violent; rough-mannered; rough (e.g. work); crude; coarse

2

relationship; relation

3

youngest brother; last disciple

1

once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning

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