jpdb beta

hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little

2

relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)

1

when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...

4

before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them

1

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

4

to wave one's hand

6

to see someone off (at a station, an airport, etc.); to escort (e.g. home); to follow something with one's eyes until it is out of sight; to let pass; to pass up (an opportunity etc.); to shelve (a plan, deliberation on a bill, etc.); to postpone

9

door (Western-style, car, etc.)

8

with a snap; with a bang; with a plonk; suddenly; all of a sudden

1

to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober

2

wall; partition; barrier; obstacle; Chinese "Wall" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)

1

to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on

2

fresh

1

continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago

5

to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of

1

big; large; great

5

existence; being

14

not non-existent; not completely lacking; there is some; certainly existent

1

exactly!; surely!; that's it!; ding dong (sound of door bell, chime, etc.)

2

chime; bell (e.g. doorbell)

2

to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble

2

heart; guts; nerve; central part

2

to jump up; to spring up; to jump (market, price, etc.); to rise sharply; to act rashly; to jump the gun

1

lost article; something forgotten

1

understood; I see; OK; present; here

3

to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind

8

slip-on shoe

1

what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?

1

angrily; in a huff; high on marijuana; tender (to chew)

1

(next-door) neighbour; neighbor

2

to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone

2

severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)

3

(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression

1

to go out and away; to leave

3

who

1

gentlemen; men; the men's (sign on toilet, bathroom, etc. doors)

3

so what!; who gives a damn?

1

so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?

1

plentiful; abundant; definitely extant

1

(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount

4

straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation

1

to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on

2

to be overawed; to be overpowered; to lose the mental battle

2

inside; interior; inner part

2

to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)

1

to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut

1

narrow; confined; small; limited; narrow-minded; confining

2

space; room; airspace

2

before long; even now

1

to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with

2