jpdb beta

locked in a grapple

2

to have a secret affair; to meet secretly (for two persons); to flirt with one another

2

to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge

6

angry voice

1

or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean

3

(vocal) volume

1

et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance

10

to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)

6

please; I beg you; for mercy's sake

1

way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression

1

to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up

9

wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to

26

then; well then; if so

3

below; down; bottom; beneath; underneath; just after; right after

9

sense; idea; desire; concern; attention; care

1

to make coffee; to brew coffee

6

you; presence (of a god, nobleman, etc.)

17

to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)

6

to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress

16

unmanageable child; spoiled child (spoilt); spoiled brat

2

opening (a letter, parcel, etc.); breaking the seal; unboxing (a product); unsealed mail

2

(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while

5

ha ha ha; hee hee hee

8

first floor; ground floor; one floor; one storey; one rank

6

to; towards; for

15

to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted

3

kiss

2

given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...

4

it seems that; as if

3

embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful

13

to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)

6

hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense

19

to get angry; to get mad; to tell someone off; to scold; to be angular; to be square

13

splendid; nice; sufficient; fine (in the sense of "I'm fine"); well enough; OK

4

prosperity; bustle; activity; crowd; turnout

3

all members; everybody; regular member

1

to grin

1

(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious

1

I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)

5

welcome home

1

bottom of one's heart; depths of one's mind; innermost thoughts; from the bottom of one's heart; wholeheartedly; truly

4

apologetic

3

here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now

1

during absence from home

1

to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)

8

without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after

26

local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift

3

to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)

8

to hesitate; to waver

2

to speak; to hear a voice

1