jpdb beta

to smile (at); to grin (at)

1

to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)

3

wooden box; wooden crate

1

hey there; I say; see here

2

person willing to take on a role; willing candidate

1

inside one's heart; in one's mind

4

to consult with; to discuss; to confer; to deliberate

1

adultness; maturity

1

spectator; audience

3

(one's) older brother; young man; sonny; lad

1

made of metal; metallic

1

mechanism; machinery; trick; dodge; mechanical doll; string puppet

2

(place of) refuge; escape; exit; way out; shelter; hiding place

1

to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on

4

price; cost; charge; payment; bill; fee

1

four; 4; four years of age; ten o'clock (in the old time system); burakumin; cross grips

1

twosome; duo; pair

4

wealthy merchant

1

classical; classic

1

technique; method

1

abduction; kidnapping; kidnaping

14

room to let; room for rent

1

cool; chilly; feeling nice and cold

3

dim; gloomy

3

to shut up; to imprison

1

dungeon

8

successfully; fairly; artfully; nicely; completely; thoroughly

1

kidnapper; kidnaper; abductor

1

superior; superiors; senior

1

year; age; years; past one's prime; old age

3

to look (sound, behave) grown-up; to be adult-like; to mature

1

dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance

1

to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to take entirely for oneself; to monopolize

1

slave; servant; slavery

9

ransom

7

to snatch; to grab; to steal; to charge (an exorbitant price) for

1

for one's age

1

the latter; the second; successor; descendant

3

prison; jail; gaol; firm; solid; strong

2

children; kids

7

to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to

6

confinement; imprisonment; incarceration

1

to have orderly plans; to be systematic

1

crime; criminal act; offence; offense

1

to sell off; to sell completely

4

these days; nowadays; today; at this time (of day); at this hour

1

sleeping pill; sleep medication

3

to lose consciousness

3

wealthy; rich; affluent; well-off

2

large sum (of money); large amount; large denomination (banknote, etc.)

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