jpdb beta

in a good mood; cheerful

1

to be found

5

the deceased; the departed; old friend; longtime acquaintance

1

to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)

6

to speak ill of the dead; to criticize the dead

1

alas; regrettably; to my great regret; tragically

3

to bring forward (e.g. by 3 hours); to advance; to hasten (e.g. one's death); to quicken (e.g. one's step); to speed up; to accelerate

2

nuance

2

to pour oil on (something); to anoint with oil; to turn up; to add fuel (e.g. to a dispute); to rev up

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.)

3

exaggerated; overdone; overblown; hyperbolic; bombastic; grandiose

1

liking; being fond of; liking (romantically); being in love with; faddism; eccentricity

3

so to speak

5

series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza

2

to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous

1

now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which

6

lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit

5

slander; abuse

1

to be to the point; to be pertinent

1

is something that; is that which

2

to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)

2

hot topic; talk of the town

1

slander; libel; defamation; calumny; smear

1

materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis

5

palm (of one's hand); skill; (in one's) grip; (under one's) control; one's (concealed) intentions; one's cards

1

to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify

1

about this time; about now

2

to spread (e.g. a rumor); to circulate; to disseminate

3

to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back

3

to be silent; to say nothing

3

(your) time

2

several days later

8

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

1

unusual; uncommon; extraordinary; out of the ordinary; incomparable; serious

1

obedient; meek; honest; frank; straight (e.g. hair); without peculiarity

10

how many months

1

family restaurant (i.e. a restaurant with varied and inexpensive menu options); casual dining restaurant

1

to meet up (as arranged); to rendezvous; to get together; to join (of roads, rivers, etc.); to flow together

1

writing brush; paintbrush; writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; writing (composing text); the written word

1

in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically

2

deep-seated grudge; hatred

2

to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished

2

everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular

2

busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety

2

to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)

4

to disappear into; to be lost in; to do something under the cover of (confusion, etc.); to be almost indistinguishable; to be confusingly similar; to be diverted from (negative emotions, etc.)

1

to recover; to be healed

1

hustle and bustle; throng; crowd; congestion; traffic jam

1

disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character

1

than; in comparison to; rather than; over; above

4