jpdb beta

sweep of the tide; drift of the tide; tidal current

2

to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in

20

decision; ruling; award; arbitration

4

to do oneself; to do by oneself; to start work (on); to commence

1

(divine) punishment; curse; retribution

1

rule; reign; government; governing

1

insurrection; mutiny; rebellion; revolt; uprising

1

duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage

1

to reject; to spurn; to turn down; to refuse

1

to give a reason

1

kind; tender-hearted; compassionate

1

friendly; affectionate

1

possessed of a strong sense of duty

2

to understand each other

4

to be affectionate towards; to show tenderness towards; to treat tenderly; to love

2

painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh

9

by the window

1

sadness; sorrow; grief

8

to follow in succession; to happen one after another

2

to lose (through death; e.g. a wife, child)

3

it was, wasn't it?; must have been; I think (it was); how might it have been?

3

death in battle

1

to blink (one's eyes) repeatedly

2

townscape; street (of stores and houses); (look of) stores and houses on street

3

a few hours; several hours; a couple of hours

2

white plaster wall; tofu; bean curd

2

to loathe to part (with); to be reluctant to leave (someone)

1

tide; current; sea water; opportunity; chance

2

crisp (not moist or juicy); crunchy; crunching sound (of walking on snow, frost, sand, etc.); doing skillfully and efficiently; doing quickly; (arch.) sound of pouring liquid

1

sand; grit; fine gravel

3

water's edge; beach; foreshore

1

to fall backward

2

a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)

2

to roll; to wheel; to turn over; to tip over; to leave; to buy and sell (quickly for a profit)

1

(land) with a thump; slumping (of something heavy); (lying down) with a flop; effortlessly (throw onto); roundishly (shaped; of something large)

1

to tickle; to tickle (one's curiosity, vanity, etc.); to arouse; to make (someone) laugh; to amuse

1

vigorous; healthy; sound

2

whether or not

1

answer; solution

1

eye for people; ability to judge character

1

selection (from many people for an important position); exceptional promotion

2

achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution

3

to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut

3

to yearn (for); to miss; to feel nostalgic (for); to recall fondly

2

racking one's brains; worrying oneself; being anxious

1

three years; third school year (e.g. of high school)

7

affinity

1

point; dot; one point; one matter; one point (in a game, exam, etc.); one mark

2

passing mark

1

what do you want?; can I help you?

2