jpdb beta

it seems that; as if

1

this and that (esp. complaining or protesting); something or other

1

always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively

1

lunch; midday meal

1

to become inclined (to do); to be in the mood (for); to get excited (about); to take an interest (in)

1

to be transparent; to be easily seen through; to be obvious; to be apparent

1

something like ...; something called ...

4

medicine; pharmaceuticals; efficacious chemical (gunpowder, pesticide, etc.); (pottery) glaze; (illegal) drug; narcotic

1

to feel hungry; to get hungry

1

cooked rice; meal

1

(scenic) view; prospect; outlook; viewing platform; overlook

4

cloudy sky; overcast sky

1

congestion; crush; crowding; confusion; disorder

1

darling

2

to make oneself pleasant to everybody; to smile at everybody; to try to please everybody; to make things pleasant

1

immediately; promptly

6

authority; expert; counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.; understanding (esp. of male-female relations); tact; supernatural powers

3

blockhead; dunce; dimwit; dolt; slowcoach; slowpoke

1

low voice; whisper

5

pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)

2

to abuse (verbally); to curse at; to shout abuse at; to speak ill of

1

sudden change; complete change

1

way; manner; (for) the first time in (e.g. ten years); after ...; ...-sized; amount (equivalent to ...)

1

now; nowadays

3

child prodigy; infant genius; wonder child

7

pretending to know; claiming to have an answer

1

interruption (e.g. of a conversation)

1

to taper to a point; to become pointed; to be on edge; to be nervous; to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh

2

as always; as usual

1

menu; schedule; program; menu

1

tray

1

to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)

2

happiness; blessedness; proving fortunate; yielding positive outcome; luckily; fortunately

2

window-side seat

1

to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)

5

six; 6

14

counter for people

22

table

12

hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little

3

day after day; day by day

1

hell on earth; living hell

1

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

1

you (plural)

4

when it comes to the cause; when you get right down to it; as for what started it; as for the reason; originally

1

generally; mainly; nearly all; almost all; gist; summary; staying within bounds

1

insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy

1

wicked tongue; sharp tongue; abusive language

1

bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy

2

meal (e.g. lunch, dinner); diet

1

to have a meal; to take a meal

2