jpdb beta

something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another

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to accept somebody's challenge; to take up the gauntlet

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to do someone in; to bump someone off

2

inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)

2

to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)

2

to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop

3

senior envoy; chief delegate

1

pair; the two; both persons; both things

1

step; stride; counter for steps

2

distance; range

1

standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against

1

dismounting

2

to distract one's attention

1

to become pale; to turn pale

1

short sword; dagger; stiletto; hour hand (of a clock)

3

to throw at; to throw something at a person; to throw a person down

2

according to plan; as planned; on target

1

to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)

3

flapping; rattling (sound); noisily; commotion; kerfuffle

1

resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag

3

before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them

2

another (person); the other person; one more (person)

3

to cross swords with

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spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful

1

contest of strength; trial of strength

1

to approach; to draw near

3

idle thoughts; worldly thoughts

1

though; notwithstanding; although

3

low voice; whisper

3

to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect

4

cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)

1

unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful

1

play; drama

1

(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force

6

how; in what way; by what means

3

to collect; to put (it all) together; to summarize; to aggregate; to bring to a conclusion; to finalize

2

being outnumbered (e.g. in a military context)

1

place; point; part; counter for places, parts, passages, etc.

2

wound suffered in a fight

1

to bear; to carry on one's back; to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; to receive (wound); to incur (damage)

2

before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill

2

mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together

3

to flick off; to give (someone) the flick; to send (something) flying; to hit (a person); to knock down

1

management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome

1

trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support

2

light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight

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one eye; one of one's eyes

1

to close (one's eyes); to shut

1

till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)

4

closing in on (the enemy, first place, etc.); coming close to; pressing hard; pressing hard (e.g. with a question); taking to task; grilling

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