jpdb beta

some nerve (as in 'you must have some nerve to ...')

1

is not; am not; are not; isn't it?

7

stupid brat; son of a bitch

9

not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence

1

abusive language

5

to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at)

1

a long time (since the last time); first in a long time

4

one hand

10

to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)

8

quirky; idiosyncratic

1

back; behind; rear

3

to tie up; to tie together; to hang (oneself); to summarize; to put (it all) together; to estimate; to expect

1

make-up; makeup; cosmetics

2

indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited; listless

1

to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly

2

neat (neatly); tidy; trim

1

appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance

1

in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth

3

some; (a) little; somewhat; to some extent; in part

1

older; senior

2

we

1

thinly; slightly; vaguely; a little

3

meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention

10

yesterday

5

arrival

1

you

8

long way; great distance

1

from afar; over a great distance; all the way

1

welcome!; nice to see you!

1

coming; going; being (somewhere); come; go; stay

1

heartfelt

1

welcome; reception

2

vulgar; wanton

1

to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)

2

displeasure; discomfort; unpleasantness; indisposition; ailment

2

inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)

4

(tobacco) pipe with metal tipped stem; cheating on train fare by buying tickets covering only the first and last portions of the journey

20

to hold in one's mouth

6

humble; modest

1

respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor

2

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

2

you; I; me; oneself

2

favour; favor; favourite; favorite; patron; supporter

3

adds force or indicates command

10

ha ha ha (laughter)

8

tiny amount (degree, extent); paltry amount; slightest bit

3

staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring

3

pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead

6

red; crimson; Red; communist; (arch.) beautiful

5

to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning

1