jpdb beta

slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)

1

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

1

to smile

2

here and there; various places; all around; muddled; confused; in the wrong order

1

table

15

inquisitiveness

1

not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe; not completely displeasing; fairly pleasing

1

sixty; 60

1

gentleman

1

greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)

1

after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on

1

to summon courage; to be brave

1

pensive (or worried) look on one's face

1

ornament; decoration

1

ground glass; frosted glass

1

background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)

1

to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to

2

South Seas

1

pearl

1

pupil (of the eye); one's eyes

8

with a momentary flash of light

2

association; socializing; socialising; fellowship

1

to bear fruit

2

to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against someone; to play (a game, match, etc.) against someone

1

expressly; especially; specially; intentionally; deliberately; on purpose

4

place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)

2

quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless

1

pupil and (dark) iris of the eye

1

glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling

1

viscously; sticky; gooey

1

process

1

intimacy; friendship

2

frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken

2

one side; one party; the other side; one (of a pair); the other (one); the mate

2

one of two (possibilities, alternatives, etc.)

1

statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal

1

I; me; personal (affairs, etc.); private; selfishness; partiality

2

(approximate) age; years; elderly; old; older (than); senior

2

way of speaking; intimation

1

fact; truth; reality; in fact; actually

2

suddenly in a bad mood; in a huff; abruptly; suddenly; unexpectedly

1

forever; eternally; for good; as long as one likes; indefinitely; endlessly

1

to follow around; to shadow; to tag along; to haunt one (e.g. feeling, failure); to follow one

2

peace of mind; relief; (sense of) security; safety; assurance; confidence

1

only once

3

game; contest; bout

1

to be moreish; to have a quality that encourages you to eat (drink) more of them after; to have lingering effects

1

sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...; it's obvious that ...

4

safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good

5

chasing too far; pursuing relentlessly

1