jpdb beta

roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique

1

to induce (somebody to do something); to tempt; to act toward (somebody in a certain way); to handle (men); to send; to forward to

1

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

1

easily; effortlessly; changing completely; plink (sound of something light falling or rolling)

3

to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)

2

newly appointed; inaugural

1

to place (in position); to fix; to install; to seat (someone); to settle (upon something); to fix (e.g. one's gaze)

1

to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated

3

I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...

3

to be granted an audience

1

imperial decree; imperial edict

1

summoning; calling; riding; (high-quality) silk crepe (fabric)

1

all-out attack; general offensive

1

leaving the capital

1

both armies; both teams; both sides

11

peace

1

to consult somebody; to talk something over

1

encouragement; inspiration; rousing; stirring up; raising (e.g. morale)

1

fighting spirit; (will to) fight

1

appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy

6

impossible; unlikely; improbable

2

clever scheme; outlandish plan; unusual plan

1

successfully; fairly; artfully; nicely; thoroughly

1

to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate

1

strategy; artifice

1

bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy

1

figure; design; twill weave; pattern of diagonal stripes; style (of writing); figure (of speech); design

2

contrast; antithesis; comparison

1

very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)

1

rift between clouds

2

beam; light ray

1

blizzard; snowdrift

1

Uno Station

1

ferry; ferryboat

2

walking sound; footsteps

2

noisy; confused; uproarious

1

to run; to dash; to gallop (on horseback); to canter; (arch.) to advance (against one's enemy); (arch.) to charge (on horseback)

11

to hang; to suspend; to hang oneself; to hoist an opponent off of his feet by his loincloth; to turn upwards (as if being pulled); to be slanted (of eyes)

1

moderate; proper; just right

2

engine

2

porthole

5

opposite shore

5

land; shore

2

upper half of the body; upper body

1

snow-laden clouds

1

a moment ago; just now

1

snowfall; snow

2

snowflake

3

dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly

4

noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism

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