jpdb beta

... is the reason; ... is my excuse

2

standoffishly; primly; pungently (of a smell); acridly; long and pointed (e.g. of a nose); popping (of ears)

1

to turn one's face away

6

to finish; to end; to merely result in something less severe than expected; to feel at ease; to feel unease or guilt for troubling someone; to be sorry

9

slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late

2

written invitation

5

this weekend

2

attendance; presence; appearance

4

party venue; place for a party; banquet hall

1

hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.

1

huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!

6

dress code

2

nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown

3

folding one's arms

2

to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire

10

sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid

7

promenade

1

event; festivities; function; social gathering; auspices; opening

3

experience

3

minority group (party); minority

2

terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous

1

participation; joining; entry; adherence

11

invitation

1

to slouch; to stoop; to bend forward; to lean forward

1

to attempt; to test; to try out

4

bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh

1

to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for

1

so much

2

superficially polite but actually rude; rude under a veneer of politeness; courteous on the surface but insolent at heart

1

speech; expression; wording; language

1

to shorten; to narrow; to close; to shrink

3

to be conceited

2

to look forward to something

2

child

6

clothes (esp. Western clothes); counter for doses of medicine, gulps of tea, drags of a cigarette, etc.

11

base of the throat; bottom of the neck

1

properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly

8

(around the) neck; nape; collar (at the front)

1

to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust

4

there is no way that ...; easy; simple

1

suddenly (hit); with a slap; sharply (glance, glare, etc.); fiercely; suddenly; all of a sudden

1

to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on

3

to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age

1

receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me

1

to meet face to face

2

pocket

1

to take out; to produce; to pick out; to fetch; to retrieve

4

thorny shrub; wild rose; briar; thorn; cusp

1

green; emerald green; green color of new foliage; verdure

1

(being in) the black; surplus; black letter

1