jpdb beta

this is why; this means; it is the case that

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(at) one bound

1

inside pocket; bosom; real intention

1

to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)

1

to be damaged; to receive damage

2

fortunes of war

3

crew

1

beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly

1

to be superstitious

1

each; every; all

5

to gather up; to scrape up together; to rake

2

for heaven's sake (Pete's, mercy's, etc.); for pity's sake; oh stop; lay off

1

that year; same year; same age

1

warrant officer

2

to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain

1

new; newly made; newly-built ship; new boat; unmarried woman of about 20; newly-married woman

1

nth year in the Taishō era (1912.7.30-1926.12.25)

1

feng (male Chinese firebird)

8

to play a leading role; to play a central part

3

merchant ship

1

one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although

4

Essex (Britain)

3

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

1

cannot possibly be

1

tough; strong; stiff; tenacious

1

at most; at best

1

state-of-the-art; cutting-edge

1

model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.); type; style; mold (mould); template; kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)

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comet

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sky; heaven; God; svarga (heaven-like realm visited as a stage of death and rebirth); deva (divine being of Buddhism); top (of a book); sole (of a Japanese sandal)

5

average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to

1

iron plate; steel plane; sure thing; certain winner

2

to withstand; to be able to endure

1

unreasonable; irrational; outrageous; absurd

2

completely; entirely; nonchalantly; as if nothing happened

1

steel sheet; steel plate

1

bulky; massive; thick; heavy

1

to pierce; to penetrate

2

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

1

return; comeback; reinstatement; carriage return; CR

2

lesson; precept; teachings; moral

3

to gain experience; to accumulate experiences

1

skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme

2

to flutter (in the wind); to wave; to turn over; to flip over; to suddenly change (attitude, opinion, etc.); to suddenly switch

2

less than; under; below

1

evident; plain; distinct; clear

1

to follow in succession; to happen one after another

1

to be overturned; to be reversed; to turn over; to fall down; to tumble down; to topple over

1

to have excess momentum (from going too fast, using too much force, etc.); to get carried away; to go overboard; to overdo (something)

1

approximately the same

3