jpdb beta

to be reflected in a mirror

1

to swell up

1

to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together

1

route; course; path; one's future course (e.g. after graduating high school)

1

to discuss; to talk together

2

there is nothing; having nothing

1

to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain

1

to advise strongly; to insist (on something)

1

grief; sorrow; extreme sadness; heartbreak

1

no matter how you look at it; no matter how you slice it; clearly; obviously; surely; without a doubt

1

to forfeit; to confiscate; to call out; to summon

1

to be cold (to); to ignore (someone)

1

in this way; like this

1

one's mind; one's heart; one's intention

1

sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest

5

fair; fair ball; fair (event)

1

to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)

1

slightly; lightly; thinly; faintly; dimly

1

membrane; film

1

worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering

1

another family; another house

3

marriage proposal; marriage talks

2

condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite

2

falling far short (of); being far behind; being far inferior (to); being no match (for)

1

to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off

1

to sit for an examination

1

entering (government) service; attendance (at one's office); presenting oneself for duty

2

big-shot; influential person; happy face; smiling face; sympathetic attitude; getting along with

1

older brother

1

one's house; one's home; one's family

2

support; backing; aid; assistance

1

marital relationship; marital relations

1

stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire

2

persuasion

1

to exhaust one's vocabulary (in trying to persuade someone or explain something, etc.); to run out of words; to be verbose; to cajole; to talk someone's head off

1

to reject; to spurn; to turn down; to refuse

1

to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree

1

to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)

1

stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded

1

to do what one is told to (esp. of a child); to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says; to do what one wants something (one's body, legs, etc.) to do; to work as expected (e.g. of a machine); to obey (one)

2

contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...

1

to have a talk; to tell a story

1

to make an appearance; to show up

1

to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)

1

unbearable to look at; too miserable (or awful) to watch; cannot bear to see

1

pride (in one's achievements, possessions, etc.); self-praise; boast

1

shape; form; appearance; style; state; situation

1

20 years old

1

for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze

1

residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion

5