jpdb beta

something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time

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remind me; I forget; was it?; was that what happened?

2

(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style; one Buddhist image

10

who; what kind of person

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(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly

1

to come (home) to one; to click; to ring a bell; to appeal to one; to speak to one; to impress one

1

raising the curtain; opening (of an event); start; beginning

1

narrator

1

as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather

5

omission; leaving out; abbreviation; abridgment; abridgement

1

is that so?

1

by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking

1

journey; trip; travels; during the journey; on the way; while travelling

1

to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase

2

the curtain opens (for the start of a play, act, etc.); the curtain rises; to start (of a play); to start (of an event, campaign, etc.); to begin

1

papier-mâché; something that looks good superficially; sham

4

to make an appearance; to show up

1

skeletal frame; skeleton; framework; frame; outline

1

article; goods; fine thing; fellow; (arch.) prostitute; (arch.) price

1

to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well

1

piercing; shrill; noisy; loud; clamorous; wild

1

cry (of an animal); call; chirp; song; caw; roar

1

sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor

7

point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack

1

I; as for me

1

seven

2

divine protection

1

earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)

1

to be worm-eaten; to be eaten by worms; to affect adversely; to spoil; to ruin

4

edge (of a knife or sword); blade; prong (of an electrical plug)

1

in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once

1

to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over

1

piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.

1

to charm; to attract; to fascinate; to entice

1

to jump up; to leap up; to fly up (into the sky); to soar up; to jump ahead; to skip ahead

2

landing (on the ground); landing place; terminal; (shipping) destination; outcome; final result

2

flash (of light); glint; swift strike; quick decisive move

1

combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting

2

somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large side; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke

2

(art of) fencing; swordsmanship

2

characteristic (of); peculiar (to)

2

grace; refinement; elegance; daintiness

1

the exact opposite

1

rustic; rude; vulgar; rough

2

hands and feet; limbs; person at one's beck and call; person at hand; reliable worker

5

comfortably; peacefully; freely; (growing) quickly

1

to cut at; to slash at

1

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

1

glory; splendour; honour

1

to use to the full (one's voice, energy, etc.); to muster all of (one's strength, courage, etc.); to summon all of; to exert fully; to strain (one's voice)

2