jpdb beta

hind foot; hind-legs

1

to be unreasonable; to whine; to throw a tantrum

2

tantrum; fretting

1

to knead; to mix with fingers; to quibble; to argue for argument's sake

1

but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess

4

to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)

4

to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled

2

boss; leader; kingpin; chief; head (e.g. of a crime syndicate)

1

to try and do something; to attempt to do something

1

the scruff or nape of the neck

1

to tell (to do); to order; to tell on (someone); to tattle; to often say

2

to threaten; to menace; to frighten (into doing)

1

standing at attention

1

such and such; so and so

1

the vertical; height; front-to-back; length; north-to-south; vertical (relationship)

1

with a start; with a jump

1

to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated

8

thorough; exhaustive; complete

1

rationalism

1

huh?; what's up?

1

granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman

1

hopping; skipping; lightly and repeatedly jumping

2

to jump about; to jump around; to bounce about; to romp about

1

to jump; to leap; to break up; to close; to hit (e.g. to have a car hit something or someone)

1

heartbroken; crestfallen; dejected; disappointed

1

to hang one's head; to droop one's head

1

preferential treatment; special treatment; discrimination; express delivery; special delivery

1

together (with); at the same time; in a lump

5

to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out

2

local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift

1

on the contrary; rather; all the more; instead

1

without a moment's delay

2

paying to get someone (esp. a geisha, prostitute, etc.) out of bondage

6

speech; words; one's lines; remarks

3

by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing

1

good-for-nothing; worthless

3

to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits

1

antipathy; antagonism; animosity; revulsion; ill feeling

1

collarbone; clavicle

1

the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime

2

anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most

1

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

2

to live; to make a living; to get on with

1

you

3

helpless; forlorn; hopeless; unpromising; lonely; discouraging

1

to beat down prices; to strike a hard bargain

1

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

2

foster father; adoptive father

10

to bawl; to cry; to scream

1

to lock up; to shut up; to imprison

3