jpdb beta

writhing (in agony)

1

to slam into; to crash into; to run into; to face (trouble, difficulties, etc.); to confront

1

vigorously; swiftly

1

ship's bottom; bilge

1

rower; oarsman

1

half the body; half length

1

suddenly; all of a sudden; quickly; emphatically; energetically

2

suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go

10

to settle down; to stay (for good); to stay long; to stay on

1

inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care

3

tip of tongue

5

to begin to like something (one did not initially like); to gradually become enamoured with something; to have something grow on you

1

if that's the case ...; if so ...; that being the case ...

3

red; crimson; vermilion

3

torture; pains (of hell)

1

to rub; to chafe; to wear out; to become worn; to lose one's innocence; to become sly

4

to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite

2

eyelashes

5

to be dispelled (of doubts, ill feeling, etc.); to disappear; to be put behind one; to burst (of a boil, abscess, etc.)

2

to tie; to restrain; to confine; to bind; to fasten

3

(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement

4

difference; disagreement; conflict; clash; discrepancy; inconsistency

1

disappointed; dejected; disheartened; indignant; angry

1

to be at a loss; to be puzzled

2

particle; grain

1

one line; one streak; one item (in an itemized form); one clause; one matter (affair, event, case, incident)

2

trivial; not amounting to much

1

leaving (on, open, unfinished, etc.); (doing) continuously; constantly; keep ...-ing

2

to be one's ruin; to do harm; to cause trouble; to have negative consequences; to bring about a bad outcome

2

work; labor; achievement; performance; salary; income

6

fall; decline; lowering; deterioration; degradation

2

lapping (e.g. of waves against the shore); steadily (advancing); gradually (approaching); sufficient (of the amount of liquid needed to cover a submerged object); just enough; (arch.) speedily

4

archery; mapping; map; morphism

2

changing for the better

2

to see all (of); to see everything; to see clearly; to perceive clearly; to give up (on); to abandon

1

immediate reply

3

to understand fully; to be convinced; to be satisfied

2

rude; outspoken; presumptuous; cheeky

1

ripple (on water); wavelets; ripple (e.g. of uneasiness); unrest; disturbance

3

whispering; whisper; secret talk; sweet talk; sweet nothings; lovers' talk

1

to be sunburnt; to fade (in the sun); to become hot (from the sun)

2

shock wave

1

shape; form; security; collateral; obverse of an old zeni coin

1

waxing and waning (of the Moon)

1

to sidle up to

4

to open one's eyes wide

1

bottom of the water; bottom of the sea; river bottom

1

fire; trace of fire; force of a fire; cause of a fire (lighter, match, spark, etc.)

1

foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature

2

to boil; to heat (a liquid); to prepare (a bath, hot drink); to excite; to rouse; to stir

2