jpdb beta

return; welcome home

1

to look forward to

1

to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart

4

indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation

3

happy event; cause for celebration; congratulations

1

to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)

4

to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important

5

to bend one's head slightly to one side; to look slightly doubtful

1

the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life

2

life

2

indicate reason; infers some protest

2

you are quite right; reasonable; natural; just

1

you could say; you might say; verging on the

1

oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)

4

certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons

7

to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen

2

the deceased; the departed

2

guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation

2

to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself

4

travel; trip; journey

3

tiredness; fatigue

1

long time; many years

2

dwelling; house; residence; living; life

9

lady; noblewoman

1

two or three days

2

trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support

1

don't you think?; indicates question

6

anything; whatever; whatever one likes

1

that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there

3

stocking up on; hoarding

1

local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift

3

to take home; to carry home; to bring back home; to take out (e.g. food)

1

the person concerned; the person in question; the said person

1

local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift

1

after all; in the end; when all's said and done; for the time being; at present

3

personal accessories (ornaments, adornments)

1

innocence; insentient (i.e. plants, inanimate objects, etc.); free from obstructive thoughts; to pester someone (for cash, etc.)

2

to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)

2

(your) business; (your) concern; (customer's) order; official business (of the government, Imperial Court, etc.); arrest; capture

1

to have the privilege of doing

1

anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever

2

(your) business; (your) concern; (customer's) order; official business (of the government, Imperial Court, etc.); arrest; capture

2

declining; refusal; nonacceptance; turning down; withdrawal (e.g. of candidacy); pulling out (e.g. of a race)

2

person

3

to smile with one's whole face; to squint

2

soft and flaky (pie, potatoes, squash, etc.); fluffy; crumbly; being pleased with oneself; beaming happily; chuckling to oneself

3

lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend

4

to increase; to multiply

1

chair; stool; post; office; position

4

to be deep in talk

2