jpdb beta

mess; sorry state; -ways; -wards; in the act of ...; just as one is ...

1

nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may

6

to appear uneasy; to appear anxious

1

(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when

2

to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort

2

careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering

2

finally; after; following; at the end (of)

4

timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear

2

now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which

1

two weeks; fortnight

4

being startled; getting a shock

1

(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say

16

to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer

6

wooden clappers

4

to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist

3

clinic; medical office; infirmary

1

paper lantern; Chinese lantern; Japanese lantern; snot bubble

18

light; glow; (a) light; lights; proof (of innocence)

9

mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign; landmark; guide; (arch.) trademark

1

opposite side; other side; over there; ahead; destination; there (somewhere distant, esp. abroad)

5

corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness

11

and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless

6

sound; noise; (musical) note; fame

26

to stick (to); to cling (to); to adhere (to); to stay (in a place); to stick close (to someone); to follow (someone) around

2

to be petrified; to be unable to move; to be paralyzed (with horror); to be stupefied (with amazement)

2

thief; robber

1

may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly

6

silent (as the grave); deadly silent; deathly quiet

1

to fall completely silent; to become still as death

6

as (it is); remaining (in a state); with (e.g. one's eyes closed, the light on); while (e.g. standing, alive); as (one pleases, one is told, etc.); according to

22

(just) one's imagination

1

echo; reverberation; response; reaction; repercussions

1

to deceive; to delude; to trick; to be as ... as ... (e.g. "as bright as day", "as beautiful as a rose")

1

hiding place; refuge

3

to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour

11

to glare at; to scowl at

1

astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum

4

waste (of money, time, etc.); squandering; frittering away

2

intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation

20

far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far

3

to come back

3

to have a reason; to have an excuse

1

thumb print

1

loud voice

7

southern Japanese hemlock (species of conifer native to Japan, Tsuga sieboldii)

5

violence; assault; rough (handling, language, etc.); reckless; rape; sexual assault

2

to get wet

2

thumb; big toe

2

to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)

6

affixing a seal (to); putting one's seal (on); stamping

1