jpdb beta

simplicity; convenience; easiness; quasi-

2

to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath

2

to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)

1

before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner

3

this occasion; at this time; now

1

like this; this sort; this way

2

calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind

1

to control; to command; to get the better of

1

with a start; with a jump

1

to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)

3

father

1

to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid

1

to be packed (with); to be full (space, schedule, etc.); to be blocked (road, pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to shorten (width, interval, etc.); to shrink (shirt, word form, etc.); to be at a loss

2

village girl

2

as always; as usual

2

to be overawed; to be overpowered; to lose the mental battle

1

a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course

1

to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble

1

circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs

2

actually; really; truly; in practice; practically

1

above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent

2

large number (of); many; majority

2

fact; truth; reality

2

single word; a few words; brief comment

1

deep blue; bright blue; ghastly pale; pallid; white as a sheet

1

just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of

2

trespassing; intrusion

3

matter; affair; counter for (received) emails, text messages, voicemail messages, etc.; counter for accounts (on a website, email service, etc.)

4

should do; ought to do

1

insurance

1

to cling to; to depend on; to embrace; to hug

3

boohoo; boo hoo; waa waa

1

your home; your family; their home; (my) home

2

(for) self-defense; (for) self-protection

1

oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)

2

record; minutes; record (e.g. in sports); results; to record; to document

1

to change completely; to change suddenly

1

slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)

2

to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on

2

to misunderstand

1

grandmother

1

to fight against; to oppose; to face

1

courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness

1

thanks; gratitude

3

and; although; but

1

(it was) no bother at all; not at all; it was nothing

1

gossip; corner of the mouth

3

not asking (about); letting go unquestioned; disregarding; ignoring; overlooking

1

to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important

3

huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!

2