jpdb beta

to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post

14

indicates a question; or; whether or not; some- (e.g. something, someone); hmm; huh; very

215

everyone; anyone; no one; nobody

6

to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist

2

to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point

2

apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)

1

(feather) duster; dusting

1

to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain

18

student preparing for or taking examinations (usu. entrance exams); test-taker

6

to become; to get; to result in; to turn out; to consist of; to be composed of; to be completed

197

to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage

120

to accept a kind offer; to take someone up on their offer

2

only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to

10

above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent

13

absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; being left unattended to (of one's studies, etc.); neglecting

1

when it becomes; when it comes to

1

always; all the time; never; usual; regular

40

with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new

1

in an instant; in a moment; immediately; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once

1

to get slightly dirty (all over)

1

to take charge during someone's absence

1

as one of

1

to fire oneself up; to give it one's all; to get psyched; to fire someone up (with scolding, corporal punishment, etc.); to rouse

1

diligently; assiduously; industriously; beavering away

1

to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble

18

hello; hi

1

light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight

7

together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)

9

to make an appearance; to show up

7

on bargain sale; rising in popularity; up-and-coming; budding

1

actor; actress; player; performer

2

to brighten; to grow light

1

colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance

9

hair (on the head)

8

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

1

looks; features

2

worry; care; concern; ennui; boredom

2

character; personality; (fictional) character; letter; character

1

to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)

11

popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character

2

rising; ascending; climbing

1

medium; average; moderation; middle school; China; volume two (of three); during (a certain time when one did or is doing something)

4

world; society; people; the public

3

good-looking guy; handsome man; hunk; Adonis; cool guy

3

to praise extravagantly; to lionize; to lionise; to make much of

1

to beat fast (of one's heart); to flutter (with joy, anticipation, etc.); to throb; to pound; to palpitate

1

however

58

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

15

for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first

16

to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)

9