jpdb beta

have no choice; there is nothing but; no more than

8

remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively

10

solid; substantial; substantive

1

from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved

1

to poke one's nose into another's affairs; to have a hand in; to take a (deep) interest in; to poke one's head (into a room)

1

it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?

37

direct; immediate; personal; firsthand

6

something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...

13

obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)

4

straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball

1

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

2

scene; sight; scenario; setting

3

when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)

3

yell (of encouragement); cheering (esp. for a school sports team)

1

to send (a thing); to dispatch; to take or escort (a person somewhere); to see off (a person); to bid farewell (to the departed); to bury; to spend (time)

6

something; some kind of; for some reason

1

in the middle of something; busy with something; in commotion as a result of something untoward happening; currently importing or capturing data

1

chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)

1

fist

1

to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)

6

indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged

10

lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit

2

fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)

2

soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light

1

happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying

7

it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...

9

to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause

3

just right (time, size, length, etc.)

2

timing

2

to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of

2

teary-eyed; damp (e.g. skin, hair); moist

1

tonight; this evening

1

both families

1

victory celebration party; victory banquet

2

ha ha ha; hee hee hee

1

Chinese cooking; Chinese food

2

course; route; course (of study); program; lane (in running, swimming, etc.); course (of action); policy

2

good humour (humor); good mood

1

turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)

1

one revolution; one rotation

1

turn

1

to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in

1

last year

43

meal; dinner; diet

1

to meet; to assemble; to gather; to encounter; to run into

1

right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?

84

this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence

23

case; situation

15

somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of

3

store; shop

2