jpdb beta

to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)

7

though; notwithstanding; although

7

only; nothing but

1

twins; twin

9

younger sister

13

first love; puppy love

2

companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)

10

at that time; in those days

3

hah (derisively); pooh; pfft (of something disappearing); poof; huff; puff

1

at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)

3

to give one's heart to; to fall in love; to turn one's mind towards; to think of

2

to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to

9

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

2

cooperation; collaboration

5

to touch; to come in contact with; to receive (e.g. visitor); to attend to; to receive (news); to get; to encounter

2

from now on; hereafter

2

I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...

2

(sound of) laughter; laughing voice

2

with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction

1

with a smile

2

about this time

2

surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid

26

common saying; everyday talk; common parlance

1

envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)

9

easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all

1

listen!; you see; mind you; remember

2

top (of a mountain); summit; peak; height; orgasm; climax

1

eternity; perpetuity; permanence; immortality

3

to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)

1

even if ...; even supposing that ...

3

to overlook (a mistake, fault, etc.); to tolerate; to let pass; to give someone a break; to let someone off lightly; to be lenient

1

particularly; especially; in particular; expressly

7

contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation

15

even so; however; still; whereupon; even though; nevertheless

1

next day

4

Monday

1

start of work; commencement; opening

1

chime; bell (e.g. doorbell)

1

lateness; tardiness; arriving late

1

just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment

1

attendance (at school); going to school

5

as anyone can see

2

shot; charge; blow; punch; home run; try

1

to weep one's eyes out

1

unread

1

worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid

12

recess; break time; break between classes; free period; recess time; recreation hour

3

to rush over; to run up to

1

desk

15

to fall prostrate

3