jpdb beta

to look unconcerned; to assume a composed look

1

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

1

staringly; scrutinizing; scrutinising

1

next inning; next time

1

good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do

1

to giggle

1

one's heart; the mind; inner feelings; inmost thoughts; true motives

1

warmth

1

subterranean tunnel

1

straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied

2

paper umbrella; bamboo-and-oiled-paper umbrella

2

to plunder; to grab; to snatch

1

to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish

3

reluctantly; unwillingly

1

in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...

1

to take back; to recapture

1

pushing back one's opponent while locked in close quarters; having a tendency towards; being close to

1

day before yesterday

1

liar; fibber

2

to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (e.g. a ball, a question, a demand); to express; to vent (e.g. one's anger)

1

to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along

2

bottom; sole

3

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

4

strictly speaking

1

any number of times

2

each time; always; often; thank you for your continued patronage

1

incremental; step-by-step; gradual; stepwise

1

formation; molding; making up; repair (e.g. plastic surgery); replacement; -plasty

2

at any rate; in any case; at the very least; if nothing else

2

ice water; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)

1

to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede

3

preface; introduction; preamble

1

middle and high school; medium and high (level)

1

second-year student; biennial

1

scholarly ability; scholarship; knowledge; literary ability

2

shadow or cloud (e.g. on someone's happiness); shade; gloom

1

to come within sight

1

perfect; complete; flawless

2

memory; ability to remember

2

rapid (e.g. progress)

1

school centred on preparing students to get into university; high-level school a person has entered

1

famous; fame

1

useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point

1

to grumble; to make difficulties

1

to confute; to argue down; to persuade; to convince; to prevail on

1

matriculation fee

1

tuition fee; course fee

1

to supply (goods, money, etc.); to cover (costs); to pay; to give board; to provide meals

1

paintbrush

5

deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate

3