jpdb beta

that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so

8

tomfoolery; monkey business

3

imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action

9

having in mind; happening to know (of); idea (of); inkling

2

notice; attention; observation

5

only; merely; nothing but; no more than

1

illegitimate child (usu. of a nobleman)

8

to appear on the market; to be in season (e.g. of fruit); to circulate widely; to make the rounds; to go around

1

fourth

1

next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to

2

for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while

2

good (place to leave off); convenient

1

to scan; to look over

2

at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money

3

to look downwards (at); to lower one's gaze; to drop one's eyes

1

fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)

1

upper stratum (classes, stories, storeys); upper layer; layer above

7

extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid

3

long-awaited; long-waited-for; someone who has waited a long time; something that one has waited impatiently for

2

office (e.g. the Oval Office)

22

performance of one's official duties

6

bookshelves; bookshelf; bookcase

3

tool; implement; instrument; equipment

1

container; receptacle; case; inserting; putting in

1

thoroughness; completeness; consistency; thorough enforcement; seeing to it that a policy, etc. is carried out without exception

1

head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host

1

reflection (of light); reflection (of society, attitudes, etc.); application (of an update, changes, etc.); taking effect

1

play; playing; pleasure; amusement; play (in a mechanism, e.g. a steering wheel); slack

1

fiend for work; workaholic; career-minded person

1

having nothing to do; having time on one's hands (and not knowing what to do); being at a loose end; being bored

1

to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated

5

by the window

1

to sit (down)

1

dangling; swaying; (walking) leisurely; aimlessly; idly; lazily

1

to rock; to shake; to swing

2

fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material

1

first-person plural (or singular); second or third person plural (implies speaker is of higher status than those referred to)

2

showy; ostentatious

1

which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...

1

(your) judgment; discernment

1

to suit (one's needs, tastes, purpose, etc.); to serve; to meet (one's expectations, wishes, etc.); to measure up to (e.g. one's ideal); to conform to (the law, standards, etc.); to be consistent with (reason, morality, etc.)

1

unconcernedly; nonchalantly; indifferently; blankly; vacantly; absentmindedly

2

vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump

1

(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally

4

promise; agreement; appointment; engagement; convention; rule

3

to light (a fire); to kindle; to incite; to instigate; to stir up

1

you bastard!; you son of a bitch!

1

total blockage; complete shutdown; stopping completely; shutout

1

regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better

1

to go; to come; to lose; to be defeated; to be stumped (by); to be at a loss; to visit (a shrine, grave, etc.)

1