jpdb beta

after an interval of ... years; for the first time in ... years

1

to see eye to eye; to be on the same wavelength; to talk the same language

1

the one before last; two generations, etc. previous

2

portrait

2

to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine

1

to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by

2

impressive; striking; memorable; impactful

2

showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay

1

jade green

1

to fight against; to oppose; to face

4

to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)

1

cool; indifferent; apathetic; cold; cold-hearted; heartless

1

tender; warm; meticulous; detailed; deep (of a colour); thick (e.g. fog)

1

sympathy; empathy; response

2

aloof; proudly independent; standing apart; solitary

1

alone; by oneself; on one's own

2

sense of relief; feeling of relief

1

to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off

2

trauma (usu. psychological)

1

even so (expressing frustration, etc.); still

1

to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)

6

hope; wish; aspiration

3

(abstract) symbol; emblem; representation

2

medicines; drugs

1

to serve (in a bowl, on a plate, etc.); to dish out; to pile up; to heap up; to administer (medicine, poison); to dose out; to put into (e.g. information in a report, meaning in a statement)

1

freedom of the person; personal freedom; personal liberty

1

furniture

1

to remove; to move out of the way

1

to take (someone) away; to carry off; to abduct; to kidnap

1

to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply

1

poisonous substance; toxic substance; poison

1

neutralization; neutralisation; counteraction

2

oh; ah

1

as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)

1

intelligence gathering; information gathering

1

had better do so

1

chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox

1

saleswoman; shopgirl

3

wink

1

murder; killing; murderer

6

to wag one's tail; to flatter; to butter up; to fawn (on)

1

pet dog

1

incompetent; have no merit

1

savage; barbarous; barbaric; uncivilized; uncivilised

1

(fine) art; the arts

1

proud

1

I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...

1

ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right

1

enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful

3

performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact

1