jpdb beta

to grimace; to frown

1

wonderful; marvelous; strange; strangely enough; oddly enough; for some reason

4

appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of

13

unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)

9

and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless

15

pet saying; favorite phrase (favorite); stock phrase; manner of talking

2

always; constantly

2

to coil around; to follow about; to be related to; to concern; to be associated with

1

to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)

6

to grow up; to become an adult

1

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

2

idiot; moron; trivial matter; folly; stupid; foolish

5

household economy; family finances

1

exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)

2

fiery chariot (which carries the souls of sinners into hell); desperate financial situation; dire straits

1

any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand

9

tie; necktie

3

tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe

1

to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with

2

coat; coating

11

to put on (coat, gown, etc.)

1

to hate; to dislike

1

departure

1

preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving

4

to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent

2

to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)

4

deep emotion; impression; inspiration

1

pupil (of eye); eye

16

to be wet; to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked

4

to shake; to sway; to waver

1

oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!

11

something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...

12

to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour

5

most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest

3

to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off

2

to walk

23

to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post

4

to shade an account; to add something extra

1

to negotiate (with someone about); to talk over (something with); to tackle someone (about); to throw on each other; to splash (water) on each other; to pour on each other

1

to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry

7

(of a lie, etc.) obvious; transparent

1

train; electric train

1

to connect (with a different flight, train, etc.); to make a connection; to change (planes, trains, etc.)

1

approximately; about; promise; appointment; shortening; reduction

3

half; semi-; half-past; odd number; (arch.) unit of land area (595.8 m^2)

2

place of destination

5

to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)

1

loud; sonorous; ringing

1

pressing; urging; demanding; demand

3

between-meal snack; mid-afternoon (around 3 o'clock) snack; afternoon refreshment; afternoon tea

1