jpdb beta

like; as; so that; in order that; be sure to; I hope (that)

7

to get on; to climb on

1

to rise (suddenly) in the world (to a higher position)

1

story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend

1

drama; theatre; theater; play

4

standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods

3

common people; ordinary people; masses

23

nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...

26

to know; to be aware (of); to sense; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember

53

talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor

50

but; however; although

63

really; truly

6

in this way; like this; this (much); so; uh; er

21

when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days

9

to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound

25

if; in case; supposing

7

as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate

7

spirit; mind; nature; disposition; intention; mind; mood

5

to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear

3

(sound of) laughter; laughing voice

2

together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)

4

old person; senior citizen; the aged; the elderly

15

room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable

22

indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly

5

good-natured old man

1

sarcastic; having a sharp tongue; having a sharp nasty tongue

1

to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)

1

both (people); the two of them

6

to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)

2

lesson; class; teaching; instruction; classwork; schoolwork

2

to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...

27

adds force to a statement, decision or conclusion; indicates command; (strongly) emphasizes the previous word; adds focus; some- (e.g. something, someone)

39

suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy

1

old man; old geezer

1

effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving

6

there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)

1

everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly

16

to sense; to perceive; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment

2

manner; way; appearance; air; custom; convention; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)

4

that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that

5

ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah

71

beyond this point; ahead; from now on; after this; in the future

6

to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to divide exactly (without remainder); to divide evenly

5

(one's) life

9

had better do so

1

I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that

30

magic; witchcraft; sorcery; spell

358

to give one's everything; to make one's best effort; to be enthused; to put your back into it

3

question; inquiry; enquiry

5

puzzled; perplexed; quizzical; dubious; suspicious

1