jpdb beta

backhand blow; backhand chop; backfist (karate)

1

to keep away; to keep at a distance

1

flexible; lithe; soft; pliable

1

chance to win; opportunity to win; chance of victory

5

to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)

4

but; however; provided that

2

to take a solid stance; to put one's back in it; to exert oneself

1

to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamor (for or against); to clamour (for or against)

4

chivalrous man who helps the weak and fights the strong; knight in shining armor; ruffians who act under the pretence of being chivalrous

2

as much as possible; as far as possible; whenever possible; if (at all) possible

1

the other; the other one

1

to suck up; to pump up; to siphon off (profits, etc.); to exploit; to take up others' opinions, hopes, etc.

2

laceration

2

to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo

3

(doing) as one is told

1

to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go

2

to detach; to decapitate; to cut loose; to let loose; to dismember

1

to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored

1

horseback

1

two characters; two letters; (arch.) garlic chives (Allium tuberosum); (arch.) Chinese chives

1

to shine; to glitter; to sparkle

1

to be smashed up

2

particle; grain

7

to lift (a person) in one's arms; to help (a person) sit up

1

to lie down; to stretch out; to lie ahead (of danger, difficulty, etc.); to lie in wait

1

bitter

1

to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)

2

to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat

1

fidelity; honour; honor; chastity (of a woman); faithfulness (e.g. to one's husband)

10

now that you say that; now that you mention it

1

to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)

2

inorganic matter; mineral matter; cold; inhuman; robotic

1

bet; wager; stake; gamble

1

personal combat; one-to-one fight

1

nerve; nerves; sensitivity

1

getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate

3

dawn breaks; day dawns

1

gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees

3

collapse; break; cave-in; crash; (market) decline

4

exit and entrance

1

to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up

4

to be in danger of; to be liable to

1

advantage; point in favor; point in favour

1

protracted war; war of attrition

1

to get blurred; to get hoarse; to get husky; to graze; to scrape

1

assault; violent attack

1

rear; rear unit guard; anchor (man)

3

middle-aged man; Buddhist priest

5

Gothic Lolita (type of teenage fashion)

5

fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material

1