jpdb beta

setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference

1

to begin talking; to open up

1

nearly; almost; on the point of (doing)

1

worn-out; run-down; shabby; tattered; dilapidated

1

to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward

1

control; restraint; suppression; constraint; curtailment; inhibition

2

devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding

1

slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)

3

to hang over; to cover; to lie over; to fall on one's shoulders; to become one's responsibility; to become a burden

1

bad-mouthing someone so as to be deliberately overheard; intentionally letting someone hear insults or sarcasm regarding them

1

pennant on a boat showing wind direction; weather vane; round roof tile (for gables); remiges; flight feathers

1

one's heart; one's mind; one's intentions

1

to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination

3

bright; cheerful; in high spirits; clear (sky); cloudless; sunny

1

front part; fore; front

3

to go uninvited; to call on without an invitation; to barge in on; to throng to; to crowd into; to converge upon

1

to wave back

1

shower of dharma; Buddhism flowing forth

2

tall (of a person)

1

to meet; to assemble; to gather; to encounter; to run into

1

offering; presentation; donation

1

older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella

2

house; family

1

as usual; as always; as ever; as before; still

1

that's right; that's so

2

economic revitalization; economic revitalisation; rebuilding of an economy

2

fallen tree

1

to grow up; to become an adult

2

to keep walking

1

presumptuous; arrogant; audacious; forward; insolent

1

words of thanks; words of gratitude; acknowledgements; apology

1

Idu (archaic writing system that uses Chinese characters to represent the Korean language)

2

to break into a broad smile; to relax one's face into a smile

2

to become better; to improve

4

on the contrary; rather; instead; all the more

5

positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive

3

ahem

1

to warp; to bend backwards; to throw one's head (or shoulders) back; to throw out one's chest

2

natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder

2

racing (of an engine); idling; spinning (without grabbing; of wheels); going round in circles (of an argument, discussion, etc.); going nowhere; being fruitless

2

to join; to be put together; to combine; to unite; to fit; to close (e.g. of a wound)

2

we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual

3

in that manner; like that

1

to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter

1

prudent; thoughtful; discreet

1

to give one's everything; to make one's best effort; to be enthused; to put your back into it

1

pump-priming; rousing; stimulation

1

mumbling; chewing one's words; chewing (food); squirming; wriggling

1

acclamation; jubilation

1

contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause); paying tribute; tribute

1