jpdb beta

to have one's own way (against all reason); to push through an unreasonable idea

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to use somebody's (argument, attack) against them

2

friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by

7

intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem

2

shoji (paper sliding door)

6

early afternoon

3

shoji paper

1

I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal

2

borrowing

1

what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?

2

figure of a person; figures of people; shadow of a person

1

quietly; soundlessly

1

cotton goods or clothing

2

to wear; to be dressed in; to have on

1

intrusion; forced entry

1

to roughen (e.g. one's attitude); to raise (one's voice)

1

along (wall, coast, river, etc.); alongside; following

1

on the occasion of; circumstances; juncture

7

to listen carefully; to strain one's ears

4

to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you

1

one ken; six feet

1

foolish; stupid; silly

1

dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)

1

attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness

2

unsparingly; without listening to the other party; without giving the other party a chance to explain

1

price; cost; value; worth; value

1

irritating; frustrating

1

very; extremely; exceedingly; top; highest; best

1

sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen

2

focus of one's attention; what one is looking for; viewpoint; point one is trying to make

1

to run through; to run past

1

paper patch; paper backing; poster; sticker; label

1

ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat

1

bluff

1

unthinkable; unexpected; outrageous; offensive

2

to crowd out; to push out; to start together; to set out en masse; to highlight; to draw attention to

1

itemization (of expenses); the items; breakdown; classification

1

strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm

1

to become red; to redden; to blush

1

molars; back teeth

2

to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)

5

unconcernedly; nonchalantly; shamelessly; brazenly

1

rude person; villain; blackguard; scoundrel; rogue; libertine

1

quite capable of ...; could happen; not unlikely to

2

in a crowd; ganging up (on); joining forces

2

to seize; to capture; to arrest; to hold down; to subdue

2

to advise strongly; to insist (on something)

2

rule; government

1

originally

3

next day; following day

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