jpdb beta

composition

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bullying a young wife

1

mother-in-law

1

sister-in-law

1

a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily

18

perhaps; probably; generous; many; much

1

in one's imagination

1

to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself

3

to be perturbed; to be agitated

3

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)

16

seiza; kneeling with the tops of the feet flat on the floor, and sitting on the soles

2

posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance

9

again; once more; a second time

19

to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)

5

let me humbly say; most humbly; with all due respect

2

vice president (of a club or organization, organisation)

2

to catch sight of; to see; to suppose; to assume from appearances

2

to do

6

hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour

4

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

15

to cut into (a conversation); to interject

1

gofer; dogsbody; person who is made to do things or get things for someone else

2

to declare; to assert; to state definitively; to finish saying; to say it all; to finish one's sentence

3

to be surprised; to be astonished

15

companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)

25

seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!

26

as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever

6

to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded

2

to chip; to nick; to break; to lack

1

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

1

to talk back; to answer back; to retort; to say over; to repeat (what one has said)

1

to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)

1

some nerve (as in 'you must have some nerve to ...')

1

readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation

3

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

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isn't that right?

22

iron (Fe); strong and hard (as iron); railway; railway enthusiast

3

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

3

as anyone can see

2

desperate situation with no escape; being driven into a corner; being cornered; last extremity

1

pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin

1

even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing

5

threat; intimidation; menace

3

even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...

12

pressure

1

terrific; fierce; terrible; tremendous; dreadful; awful

2

to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind

6

possibly; apparently; (seem) likely; somehow or other; with difficulty; barely

7

life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation

7

to be needed; to be wanted

5