jpdb beta

twice; again; second time

9

reluctantly; unwillingly

1

acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance

6

right beside; close to; nearby

4

to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on

4

to hold one's breath; to catch one's breath

4

to await; to expect

3

to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)

4

distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion

15

to choose; to select

19

neck; head; dismissal; discharge

18

to raise (one's head)

1

that; those; the

123

atrocious; fiendish; brutal; villainous

2

timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish (e.g. market)

1

how long; how much; to what extent

8

what if (as in "what if" stories)

1

the die is cast; there is no going back; point of no return; alea iacta est; alea jacta est

1

fate; destiny; lot

2

dice; die; die (tool)

1

what sort; what kind

4

God only knows; it's anyone's call; heaven knows

1

to survive

5

road; path; way; set of practices; Buddhist teachings; Taoism; modern administrative region of Japan (Hokkaido)

2

to do one's best; to do something to the best of one's ability

1

to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself

8

shivering; trembling

4

hard (on the ears); offensive (to the ear); rasping; rough; harsh; grating

2

to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)

3

to rub in; to smear on; to spread on; to lay the blame on

1

sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching

4

to be impatient; to be eager; to be restless; to be excited; to be in high spirits

1

to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb

12

arrival; coming (e.g. something awaited); advent

2

suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort

5

to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size

4

to understand from experience

1

only; sole; unique

5

weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset

55

to hold aloft (e.g. a sword); to brandish

11

opponent; antagonist

6

all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total

3

nerve; nerves; sensitivity

2

the nasal cavity

1

to rust; to become rusty

1

stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation

3

victim

4

intent to kill; intent to murder; urge to kill; murderous impulse

1

to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of

15

to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise

4