jpdb beta

behind one's back

1

to hold one's breath; to bate one's breath

1

opposite side; other side; over there; ahead; destination; there (somewhere distant, esp. abroad)

1

four

1

F; f; floor number

1

chief; head

1

now that you say that; now that you mention it

1

planning; planning ability; deliberateness

1

to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)

4

no!; no no!; no, not at all

1

to make a fresh start; to turn over a new leaf; to call again; to visit again; to come again

2

to draw a conclusion; to conclude; to settle on

1

commuter rush; rush hour

1

about noon

1

shopping district; shopping street; downtown

1

to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)

1

dropping in on the way; stopping off at; making a side trip; going the long way round; making a detour

1

store; shop; establishment; restaurant

2

to loiter; to hang around; to wander around; to prowl; to roam

2

not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...

1

to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)

1

one house

1

storefront; shopfront

1

intended for ...; oriented towards ...; aimed at ...

1

to suit; to match; to become; to be like

6

(school) girlish taste (for things that are sweet, cute, romantic, etc.); interest in young girls (rather than adult women)

2

dress; one-piece (e.g. swimsuit)

7

present; gift

5

charming; fascinating; attractive

1

to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with

7

to talk back; to answer back; to retort; to say over; to repeat (what one has said)

1

to choke up; to be speechless; to hold one's tongue

2

to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently

2

too much; excessive; too

2

regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing

3

to change one's mind

1

time (three times, each time, etc.); times

1

to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)

3

apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize

1

by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking

3

passage (of time); elapsing; progress; development; transit

3

in the meanwhile; during the time

1

necessity; need

1

obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted

1

magnificent; grand; fair; square; grandly; boldly

1

suit (clothing); suit

1

cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike

6

August; eighth month of the lunar calendar

4

middle ten days of a month; 11th to 20th day of a month

2

to come near (to); to approach; to be on the verge of; to be about to reach (a stage, period, etc.); to overhang; to hang over

2