jpdb beta

floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river

3

to kneel

1

disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position

1

crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against

1

weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset

1

shivering; feeling chilly; shuddering (with fear); feeling creepy; thrilled; excited

3

to drive on; to urge forward (e.g. cattle); to rouse (game from its cover); to press a tenant to leave; to evict

1

I would rather; I would as lief do; strong preference

1

to lean over (someone); to bend over; to lean on; to weigh on one; to bear (heavily) on one; to lie on one

1

state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances

5

(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum

7

sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops

2

becoming red hot; red heat; scorching heat; running high (of emotions); burning (with passion, enthusiasm, etc.)

1

to expose (to the sun, public, danger, etc.); to bleach; to refine; to rinse (vegetables); to soak; to doxx

4

before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner

5

to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about

2

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

1

thud; bang

1

big; large; great

6

to make a sound

1

to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)

3

unshapely; unsightly; clumsy; unpresentable; uncouth; awkward

1

roughly

1

companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)

1

laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)

2

to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind

2

funny; comical; humorous; ridiculous; silly; absurd

1

it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right

1

to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly

2

throat; singing voice

1

to cramp up; to tighten; to be insistent; to persist (in one's opinion); to act tough; to bluff; to prop up (e.g. with a post)

1

one side

3

handrail; railing; banister

1

to fasten (something or someone) to; to tie (to); to fix; to bind

1

to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)

2

to run off; to break into a run; to start running

1

suddenly; unexpectedly; by chance; accidentally; lightly; nimbly

1

to jump down; to jump off; to jump from; to jump out of

1

to have the nerve to

2

worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst

2

to escape; to run away

4

to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return

1

to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)

2

third floor

1

balcony; veranda; verandah; porch

1

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

1

sounds

1

to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable

6

dark night

1

to obtain; to procure

1