jpdb beta

difficult to ...; hard to ...

1

to reconsider; to rethink; to reassess

1

exaggeration

1

older sister; elder sister

12

seven

1

to the limit; to the fullest extent; absolutely the limit; one cup after another; cup by cup

3

lack of expression; blank look (on one's face)

10

to become calm; to die down

1

wariness

1

crime; criminal act; offence; offense

1

motive; incentive; motif

1

older sister; lass; young lady

37

surprise attack; sneak attack; foul play

1

letter of challenge (to a duel, etc.)

1

right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right

2

release; unleashing; liberation; deallocation (of computer memory)

1

to that extent; to that degree; so much; so

3

pet cat

3

lately; recently

1

hug; carrying in one's arms (a baby, pet, doll, etc.)

2

hair style; coiffure; hairdo

1

and; or; and the like; and so forth; and what not

5

shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable

1

boastful talk about one's love life; speaking fondly about one's sweetheart; going on about one's love affairs

2

to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by

1

relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen

3

spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention

4

to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)

4

rag; scrap; fault (esp. in a pretense, pretence); defect; run-down; shabby

1

speedy

1

to decide to; to pretend that; to make a practice of doing; to make it a rule to

4

at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being

2

passing mark

2

fresh off the farm; inexperienced

1

junior (at work, school, etc.); younger people; younger student

1

heroine

4

preference; priority; precedence

1

spirit; disposition

1

good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable

2

romantic comedy; rom-com

6

to often be the case; to occur frequently; to be common; to be popular

4

opportunism; waiting and seeing (how the wind blows); sitting on the fence; straddling

1

thickheaded; insensitive; dull; thick-skinned

2

protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household

9

line

2

to draw (a line); to demarcate; to mark; to plan

1

outstanding talent; person of exceptional talent; gifted person

2

valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement

2

cartoon; comic; comic strip; manga

3

Rookie of the Year award

1