jpdb beta

to jump at the chance; to accept an offer; to show interest in; to accept a proposal

1

so; accordingly; now; then; thereupon; therefore

3

in form; ceremonial; for form's sake; pro forma

1

protectorate

1

connection; relation

1

border

1

line of defence (defense); lines (as in enemy lines, etc.)

2

passing through without stopping; passing by

1

fort; fortress; stronghold; fortification

1

building; construction

4

burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering

1

smelling burnt; tasting burnt; having a burnt smell

1

to be blurred (due to motion; of a photo, video, etc.); to be shaken (of a camera); to waver (in one's beliefs, policy, etc.); to shift (position); to be slightly off

1

dungeon

1

essentially nonexistent; virtually nil

2

nudity; stark naked; in one's bare skin; penniless

1

resentment; indignation; anger

3

to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse

2

to burst open; to split open; to be bursting with (e.g. youth, laughter, flavor); to bounce; to bound

1

to criticize harshly; to blame; to accuse; to urge; to press

1

scar

1

satisfactory; decent

1

older sister; lass; young lady

1

being brought to a standstill; being stranded; being stumped; being in a dilemma; dying while standing (and remaining standing); dying on one's feet

1

dusk; twilight

1

dazzling; glaring; dazzlingly beautiful

1

contest (between performers); competitive performance; competition between theatres putting on the same show

1

to spur (on); to expedite; to encourage

1

back lane; byway; back street; unfair means; dishonest means

1

quality (of a product or a service)

1

cannot possibly be

1

something left in charge

1

to get back; to regain; to recover; to make up (for); to catch up on

2

to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout

2

nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter

1

not necessarily; not entirely; not altogether

1

loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback

1

heavy loss

1

loss; forfeit

2

image of a bride dressed in her wedding gown (wedding kimono, etc.)

1

pure white

1

bridal costume; wedding dress

1

suitable; appropriate; becoming; fitting

1

doesn't even exist

2

a sight for sore eyes; seeing something beautiful or precious

1

fortuitous; luck; windfall; godsend; good fortune

2

highest grade; superlative degree

1

largest class; top category

1

euphoria; eudemonia; euphoric

1

not understanding; not knowing

1