jpdb beta

self-esteem; self-respect; self-importance; conceit; pride

1

to tickle; to tickle (one's curiosity, vanity, etc.); to arouse; to make (someone) laugh; to amuse

1

to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride

1

one's say; one's point; one's case; complaint; objection; grievance

1

which; what (way)

1

honor; honour; prestige; dignity; honorary (e.g. president, doctorate)

9

with no hard feelings

1

satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)

1

to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)

2

walking heavily; lumbering

2

to square one's shoulders (in order to intimidate)

1

to authorize

1

kind, careful, and thorough (of an explanation, advice, etc.); thoughtful and scrupulous

1

defense; defence; fielding

1

half-cooked; vague; halfhearted; indecisive

1

as you (they, etc.) say; as you suggest; I absolutely agree

1

whole; entirety; to begin with; in the first place; ... the heck (e.g. "what the heck?"); ... in the world (e.g. "why in the world?")

3

idea

2

to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)

1

to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped

1

whim; caprice; fancy; capricious; fickle; whimsical

1

shin; shank; lower leg

2

to sniffle; to snivel

1

loyalty; devotion

1

being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression

1

to shoot down; to win (a position, someone's heart, etc.); to gain; to get

1

crow (Corvus spp.); raven

1

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

1

plot; scheme; trick; design; intrigue; artifice

1

seeing through (a trick, someone's mind, etc.)

1

if is not; if are not

1

(once) again

4

well, ...; right, ...; so; then; that way (would mean ...); if that is the case

1

child; children

2

growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)

1

before one's eyes; in one's presence; up close; personally

1

parent; parents; dealer; banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner

3

interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun

2

name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext

5

to abuse; to exploit to the full; to give free rein to

1

one face; one surface; the whole surface; one aspect; one side; (on) the other hand; one broad, flat object

1

chief executive

1

top; top position; senior management; senior bureaucrat; home page (of a website)

2

war; battle; match; game; competition

1

change to ...; becoming ...; making into ...; -ization; -ification

4

ego; self; ego

1

meeting face-to-face; seeing in person; facing (each other); opposing (traffic, etc.); confronting

1

to kneel (in respect); to genuflect

1

to bow one's head; to hang one's head; to droop (e.g. ears of grain)

1

dark brown

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