jpdb beta

once in a lifetime; once in one's life

2

as if (something untrue were actually true); like hell (e.g. "like hell I will")

1

pity; compassion

1

to depend (on the situation); to be handled case by case

1

courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts

1

it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that

2

history; career

1

villain

1

to mention; to refer to; to touch upon

1

have to do; must; should; ought to

1

detailed; minute

1

to have a nightmare; to make a noise during a nightmare

2

inquisitively; pryingly; nosily; thoroughly; persistently; through-and-through

2

hearsay

2

growth; development; one's early life; upbringing; personal history

3

trifles; minor details

1

essence; true nature; substance; reality

1

confections; sweets; candy; cake

1

anyway; by the way; incidentally; well; to change the subject

1

no chance of; no way that; certainly not; will never happen

1

Qing dynasty (China, 1644-1912); Ch'ing dynasty; Manchu dynasty

8

sandbank; sandbar

8

to be deep in talk

1

suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation

1

that sort of; like that

1

staying; sojourn

2

possibly; maybe; perhaps

1

one's nature; one's destiny; custom; tradition; habit

2

attendant; companion

1

to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite

1

footwear; footgear; shoes

2

to stagger; to stumble

1

a lot; plenty; abundant; exaggerated; grandiose

1

at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current

1

passing each other

1

gale; strong wind; high wind

1

arrogant; haughty; calm; placid

1

detour; diversion

1

humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits

1

hard to please; moody; crusty; fastidious

1

poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite

2

to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon

2

(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move

1

hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe

4

fold; crease; pleat; manners; courtesy; responsible behavior (behaviour)

1

stiff (atmosphere, manner, etc.); cold; unfriendly; thin and bony; scrawny

1

even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)

1

awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing

1

courtesy call; courtesy visit

1

this and that; this or that; one thing or another; around; about; round about

1