jpdb beta

leaving the nest; going out into the world; becoming independent

1

confusion; dismay; consternation; panic

1

bull's-eye; the mark

1

incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost

2

to one's heart's content; to one's complete satisfaction; as much as one likes; heartily; thoroughly; without restraint

2

independence from parents

1

pair (esp. of mated animals); brace; couple; (anatomical) joint

1

to encourage; to cheer

1

something or other; one thing or another; this or that

1

to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed

1

shackles; fetters; irons; bonds (e.g. family); ties; binding relationship

1

now that; since; so long as; because

3

grand; heroic; sublime; fierce

1

miscellaneous knowledge

1

progress; being under way

1

plan of action

2

change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment

3

ninth day of the month; nine days

1

start; leaving; marching off

1

kilometer; kilometre

1

youth; child (esp. of the young son of someone of high social standing); young; new

1

inside; within

2

to push aside; to push one's way through

2

reaching; attaining; arrival

1

consideration; taking into account

1

lengthy military expedition; Long March (China, 1934-1936); Long March (series of Chinese launch vehicles)

1

light year

1

(full-length) novel; long novel

1

leader; guide; mentor; coach

1

accidental death

1

of good omen; auspicious; lucky; auguring well (for); boding well (for)

1

lightly rolling (of a small and round thing); pleasant, high-pitched sound (e.g. bell, young woman's laughter); changing frequently (e.g. conversation, plans); (occurring) in rapid succession (e.g. sumo wrestlers being defeated); roly-poly; chirp chirp (sound of insects); ribbit ribbit (sound of frogs)

1

to change the schedule; to change one's plans

1

promissory note

1

dishonouring (a bill); dishonoring; bouncing (a cheque, check); non-payment

1

tightrope walking; high-wire act; funambulism; treading a tightrope; walking on thin ice; pulling a risky balancing act

1

reaffirmation; reconfirmation; revalidation

1

dozens; scores of; decades

2

short period of time

1

to compile; to bring together; to weave; to put together; to bring to a conclusion; to wrap up

1

firm; strong; solid; stable

2

awesome; incredible

1

delivery; transfer; hand-over

2

to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride

2

reward; compensation; collateral; security; turning to look behind

1

to do as one likes

1

bargaining point; terms of exchange; conditions for meeting a demand

1

office work; clerical work; administration; business; affairs

2

to be enrolled (in a college, course of study, etc.); to be a member (of an organization)

1

after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on

1