jpdb beta

to stare back at; to look back at

1

to be bewildered; to be perplexed

2

intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)

1

to dwell (in); to exist (within); to stay (at); to stop (at); to be in the womb (of an unborn child); to be part of a constellation

1

surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement

1

to draw (someone) close to one's breast; to pull close to one; to take into one's arms; to embrace

2

to whistle

1

for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)

1

to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with

1

just like; exactly like; as if; (do) just like ...; (be) virtually like ...; as if it were ...

2

(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)

1

with a view to marriage; with marriage in mind

1

to have the privilege of doing

2

blade; sword; forged blade; wavy pattern on forged blades; sharpness; unhulled rice

1

to thrust at someone (e.g. a weapon); to point (a gun, knife, etc.) at; to hold up threateningly to (someone's face); to present forcefully (demand, document, etc.); to confront someone with (evidence, facts, etc.); to force upon

1

unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all

2

stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded

4

threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)

1

company; friendship; association; (romantic) involvement; dating

1

damn kids; brats

1

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

1

well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...

1

casually; nonchalantly; easily; without difficulty; as if nothing had happened

1

available room (hotel); vacancy; room to let

1

to install; to fit; to (manage to) obtain (someone's agreement, permission, etc.); to get; to patronize (a shop); to buy usually (from the same store)

1

doing as one is told; yes-man

1

to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)

3

even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...

1

bride; (one's) daughter-in-law; wife

3

to wave one's hand

2

voluntary singlehood (as a principle or creed); singlehood by choice

1

withdrawal; retraction; revocation; repeal

1

established fact; fait accompli

1

outside ...; beyond ...; not included in ...

1

to fly about; to flutter about; to flit about; to fly past each other

1

to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully

2

and then; after that

1

4th day of the month; four days

1

after

1

early afternoon

1

one room

1

I'm home!; I'm back!; now; at present; just now; a moment ago

2

composition; construction; formation; makeup; structure; organization

2

bad taste; poor taste; gaudiness; nastiness; nasty behaviour; perverse disposition

1

opening (one's mouth) wide; saying "aah"; crying loudly; wailing; bawling

1

plunking (down something heavy); flumping (into a chair)

1

to sit (down)

1

to tear to pieces; to tear to shreds; to pick (e.g. fruit); to pluck; to do ... heavily; to do ... heartily

1

bread; (sweet) pastry; staff of life; one's bread

1

door; doorway

1