jpdb beta

until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point

3

to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind

1

to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off

1

one (thin, flat object); one sheet

1

in those days

1

cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet

1

altogether; entirely

1

to lie on top of one another; to be in a heap

1

to tell (someone) to ...

1

deeply emotive; moving

1

way of life

1

several months

3

new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date

3

life; living; livelihood; (one's) living

5

everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular

1

sworn enemy

2

untiringly; persistently; without losing interest

1

to kick about; to kick around; to scatter (a crowd, the enemy, etc.); to rout

1

to succeed (someone); to take over from; to pick up the torch

1

strongest

2

obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted

1

sailor suit; middy uniform; two-piece school uniform modeled after the sailor suit

2

now; nowadays

1

sound of wind rustling through a crack; wheezing

1

sense of liberation; feeling of freedom

1

as one wishes; as one wants; to one's satisfaction

2

at that time; in those days

2

to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check

2

to be filled to bursting; to burst

1

playing dead; feigning death; playing possum

1

to hold one's breath; to catch one's breath

1

to become excited; to grow lively

1

simply; merely; only; solely

1

to add fuel to the fire; to make things worse; to stir things up

1

result; consequence; consequently; as a result; as a result of; following

1

sign of remorse; indication of regret

1

finishing blow; coup de grâce

2

to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)

1

anger; rage; resentment; indignation; exasperation

1

look (esp. an angry or upset look); expression

1

fighting stance; fighting pose

1

query; interrogation; enquiry; question; inquiry

1

signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking

1

agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning

1

one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary

1

slaughter; massacre

1

perfectly fitting phrase

1

to charge; to lunge; to flare up (at someone); to turn on (someone); to collide with; to bump into

1

time; season; period; phase; stage

1

stupid; meaningless; worthless; hopeless (person, situation); beyond help; beyond saving

2