jpdb beta

to rub; to chafe; to strike (match); to lose (e.g. a match); to forfeit; to squander one's money (e.g. through gambling, Pachinko, etc.)

3

still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less

2

-ish; -like

4

that; those; the

89

nose

8

delicious; appetizing; appetising

1

to wait; to await; to look forward to; to depend on; to need

15

sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest

5

I; me; you; manservant

10

many; much; a great amount; (arch.) excessive amount

1

to have a talk; to tell a story

6

should; must; -able; probably; likely

23

immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily

11

there (place relatively near listener); there (place just mentioned); that place; then (of some incident just spoken of); that (of point just raised); (arch.) you

31

to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way

3

to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done

1

cyan

15

Mr (junior); master; boy

14

kinky hair; frizzy hair; unruly hair; curly hair

2

intention; aim; design

2

to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by

4

to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up

4

to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal

1

working generation; people still working

1

(two) matchless things; (two) matchless people; pair of bright jewels

2

to be called ...; to be referred to as ...

8

two persons; two people; pair; couple

23

wildness (plants, animals, etc.); uncouth; rough; unpolished

2

interesting (personality, turn of phrase, etc.); pleasantly different; tasteful; attractive; charming

1

impression

3

girl student; schoolgirl

1

popular (with); in favour (with); well received

1

nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...

15

surely; certainly

19

looks; features

3

both (people)

6

to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated

3

collision; crash; running into; conflict; quarrel; clashing

1

to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple

2

by any chance; (should) it happen (that); by some chance

4

sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops

6

to sniff; to smell

4

to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)

1

wrong; not good; hopeless; past hope; must not do

7

alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay

2

odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...

5

in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...

3

look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!

2

to one's heart's content; as much as one wants

1

good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable

1