jpdb beta

first-person plural (or singular); second or third person plural (implies speaker is of higher status than those referred to)

3

extortion; blackmail; shakedown; extortionist; blackmailer; racketeer

1

things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that

6

remarks; comments; way of talking; speaking style; excuse; topic (of conversation)

2

to grow old; to age

1

sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable

1

violence; assault; rough (e.g. handling); reckless; rape; sexual assault

1

thief; burglar; robber; theft; burglary; robbery

1

treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like

1

yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?

6

truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic

8

I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)

2

granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman

2

come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see

4

bad; poor; poor (quality); inferior; evil; sinful; ugly

4

nonexistent; not being (there); unowned; not had; unique; not; impossible

10

today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays

3

to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)

1

place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point

1

even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that

1

what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything

2

yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr

2

what the hell; oh, great!; son of a gun; holy mackerel; oh no!; holy cow!

1

penniless; extremely poor; destitute

1

older sister; elder sister

1

eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey

2

to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!

6

(one's) older sister; (one's) elder sister; girl

1

task; (doing a) bit of work; difficult task; hard work

1

behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)

2

amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity

1

to pierce; to penetrate; to sting (wound or sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (with vice); to be steeped (with prejudice)

1

bursting with youth and energy (esp. young woman); vivaciously young; (fish) jumping around energetically (e.g. when caught in a net); bursting (e.g. seams); tight; splattering (e.g. cooking oil)

2

employee; servant

1

to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at

11

what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few

3

shameless; infamous; disgraceful

1

shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable

1

really; truly; indeed; good grief

1

eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice

1

to be crushed; to be smashed; to become useless; to cease functioning; to go bankrupt; to go out of business

1

happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying

2

and yet; though; when; in spite of

2

group; crowd; flock; herd; bevy; school

1

terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)

2

life; existence; (one's) working life; career; life force; lifeblood

1

power; force

1

(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very

1

I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)

1

once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone

4