jpdb beta

as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also

2

what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?

2

to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out

1

fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet

3

senior high school student

1

younger sister

1

that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...

1

taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair

1

perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly

1

to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)

1

to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress

2

Hoppy (beverage)

2

ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah

3

to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish

1

forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what

1

to remain; to stay (somewhere)

1

to bear; to endure

1

you

5

sample; example; specimen; display model (e.g. plastic food models used by restaurants)

1

ticklish; embarrassing

1

endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint

1

a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)

5

a bit more; a bit longer

1

thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan

1

middle-aged man; Buddhist priest

1

showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay

2

occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom

1

town; block; downtown; main street; street; road

1

to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of

1

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

1

to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim

1

to walk

3

most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest

1

moment; second; instant

2

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

2

to summon; to call (e.g. phone); to convene; to invoke (e.g. subroutine); to call; to open (e.g. a file)

1

busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety

1

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

1

to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something

1

venue cost; venue fee

1

to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend

1

opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat

1

inner citadel; core; center; centre

1

drinking bout; merrymaking

1

shivering; feeling chilly; shuddering (with fear); feeling creepy; thrilled; excited

1

secrecy; confidentiality; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal); kitchen

1

ha ha ha; hee hee hee

6

someone; somebody

2

spy

1

to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect

1