jpdb beta

to twist; to wrench; to puzzle over; to defeat easily

1

continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago

6

to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to set free; to release; to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)

1

to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish; to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles

1

even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)

1

to entangle; to entwine; to pick a quarrel; to find fault; to be involved with; to be influenced by

2

for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)

2

pale; pallid; bluish-white

3

to scoff; to laugh at; to make fun of; to ridicule; to jeer at

1

to look around; to survey

6

to attract someone's attention; to arouse someone's interest; to sound someone out; to try to find out someone's true feelings; to (discreetly) probe someone's thoughts

1

powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging

1

to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.); to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd); to wedge oneself into; to fall below (of stock prices, sales, etc.); to drop below

2

provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation

2

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

3

then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so

2

proposal; proposition; suggestion

5

to defy; to disobey; to rebel against; to oppose; to resist

1

the most; the extreme; prime; conspicuous

1

base (e.g. of a triangle); low class; low in social standing; base (e.g. of support); foundation

2

thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...

1

the future (usually distant); future tense; the world to come

1

to stretch larger; to enlarge (photos); to delay (e.g. the end of a meeting)

1

interference; meddling; butting in

2

reason; cause; history; origin

2

critical (touch and go) situation; explosive situation

1

anger; wrath

3

thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill

1

robust; brawny; muscular; strong; sturdy

1

to go away; to become more distant; to fade away; to be estranged

4

burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering

1

to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)

2

to hold a person back; to restrain; to catch in one's arms

1

limply; wearily; listlessly; languidly; exhaustedly; unenergetically

1

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

2

to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done

2

to lose consciousness; to faint; to black out

5

corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with

2

sorting; arrangement; liquidation; settlement; retrenchment; curtailment

2

to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire

1

one move (in go, shogi, etc.); only way; only means; doing alone; doing single-handed

1

sudden; abrupt; unexpected

1

to disappear; to vanish

1

accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one

1

general; popular; common; typical

2

theory

1

from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best

5

possible; potential; practicable; feasible

4

stability; steadiness; equilibrium

2

individual; private person; personal; private

2