jpdb beta

groundwork; foundation; inclination; aptitude; undercoat; first coat

1

block (of wood); chip; splinter

1

to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)

6

reader

7

really; truly; indeed; good grief

14

holiday; day off

2

to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained

2

to cast a sharp glance

1

younger; junior

1

young girl; lass; adolescent female

1

arrow; wedge; chock

1

to shoot (arrow, bolt, dart)

1

to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in

1

both arms

5

many times

4

kiss; kissing

8

older brother; elder brother; brother (as older-brother figure in friendly and or work relationship); young man; buddy

8

meeting; greeting; welcome

3

very small; tiny

1

to break; to fracture; to fold; to bend; to make (origami); to interrupt

1

fan; enthusiast; lover (of); fan (e.g. electric)

2

to ask again; to repeat one's question; to ask back; to ask in return; to counter

2

to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits

2

return; coming back

2

only; just; since; after; remaining (in a particular state)

2

good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial

6

the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime

3

no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about

1

My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely

3

to speak (of something); to be effective; to be powerful; to mean everything

1

to feel more confident

1

to grow up; to become an adult

1

to open one's eyes wide

1

never again

3

adult; grown-up

4

she; her; girlfriend

57

to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together

1

small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)

17

toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.

2

to rise up (e.g. pillar of smoke); to go up

2

embrace; hug; holding in one's arms

1

childish; child-like; innocent; naive

1

very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly

5

to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul

5

readily; very eagerly; without moment's hesitation

1

bag; satchel; briefcase; basket

2

to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time

1

look!; there!; here!; that is

1

to shout (in anger); to yell

7

hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room

2