jpdb beta

to assert; to declare; to list (one by one); to enumerate; to spread rumours (rumors); to go on and on (about)

2

whisper; murmur

1

contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import

3

bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh

2

encampment

1

irritating; frustrating

2

leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing

1

no matter how much time passes

1

decoy (for hunting); stool; lure; decoy; stool pigeon

3

in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away

14

to say (something) over one's shoulder

2

our

1

one's long-cherished desire

1

to pay attention; to be watchful

2

close to the ear

3

usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common

2

swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction

2

to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off

1

something like ...; something called ...

1

dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt

2

somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of

2

bearded face; unshaven face; hairy face

5

work; labor; achievement; performance; salary; income

3

reason; pretext; motive

1

instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye

1

serious look (on one's face); straight face

2

something (or other)

2

careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering

6

to get over; to forget

1

even; even if; even though; because of; on the grounds that

2

shh!; sh!; shush!; shoo!; go away!

1

finger; toe; digit

2

next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour

3

face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect

2

domestic discord; internal discord; internal strife; internal struggle; infighting

2

where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent

8

spy; secret agent

1

to argue vehemently

2

to die

1

responsibility; duty; obligation

1

to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited

3

to be irritated; to get annoyed; to lose one's patience

3

to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank

1

deep breath

1

finishing writing, work, etc. at a stroke (stretch); knocking something off without a break

2

the next era

5

the shogunate

7

another person; others

1

change of rank

1

candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination

1