jpdb beta

to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe

6

for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of

3

to move forward; to move on

5

will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope

1

adaptation; accommodation; conformity

1

to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully

1

to relax one's mind; to feel relaxed; to become remiss; to cease paying careful attention

1

notable; important; chief; valuable; conspicuous; outstanding

1

manuscript (book); written copy of a book; codex; transcription; copying

1

to be of benefit; to be beneficial; to be useful; to do one good; to be good for one

1

as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually

1

mother

5

from the standpoint of; from the viewpoint of; on; above; the best; top

5

tea party

8

place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)

3

mother; mom; wife; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); she

2

father; dad; husband; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); he

7

tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony

1

to remove; to take off; to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from; to dodge (a question, blow, etc.)

1

business; things to do; engagement; errand; affairs

3

probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid

1

participation; joining; entry

1

to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death

3

so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?

1

not caring; not giving a damn

1

circumstances; condition; arranging; managing; lending money; raising money

1

preference; priority; precedence; right of way

2

to complain; to make a complaint

1

painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh

6

to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with

1

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

1

whether (or not); if

1

overdependence (on others; usu. one's fosterers or seniors); lack of self-reliance; presumed acceptance (of one's behaviour); presumed benevolence; attention-seeking (behavior)

1

to be heart-warming

1

contact; connectedness; rapport; mutual touching

1

dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point

2

to follow (someone's) example; to imitate; to copy; to learn (by observation)

1

soft to the touch (e.g. fur, feathers); fluffy; to stroke (something fluffy); to rub; to pat

1

chatting; idle talk

1

to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep

3

to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)

3

to fall asleep

1

soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost

1

to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel

1

as if it weren't already enough; to an extreme degree; to excess; more than enough

1

to polish; to shine; to burnish; to refine (a skill, etc.); to improve; to hone

2

to content oneself with; to be resigned to (one's fate); to be contented (satisfied) with (one's lot)

1

previous king; late king; ancient virtuous king

3

(good or bad) feel when wearing something

1

comfortable; easy; calm; loose; spacious

1