jpdb beta

start; beginning; build up; how well a pitcher pitches at the start of the game

1

to cling

5

(using) one's whole body; (putting in) all one's efforts; (exerting) all one's energies

2

to bring back; to restore

2

to collapse; to flop (onto)

4

both shoulders

1

to pin (someone) down; to hold down; to shut out (one's opponent); to keep (the opposing team) from scoring; to suppress; to control

1

to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit

4

marriage

15

wife; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); trimmings; accompaniment; side (remark)

6

far from; anything but; not at all ... but rather ...; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention

6

stubbornly; firmly; determinedly; obstinately; resolutely; adamantly

1

to glare at; to scowl at; to stare intensely at; to examine carefully; to estimate; to guess

7

to stare in wonder; to be amazed

2

area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances

1

well, ...; right, ...; so; then; that way (would mean ...); if that is the case

4

useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point

3

to insist; to assert; to be obstinate in saying

1

execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; (putting into) practice; execution (of a program); run

2

to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress

1

to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)

6

to look away; to avert one's eyes; to avoid facing (e.g. reality)

4

surrender; submission; capitulation; being defeated (e.g. by a problem); giving up; giving in

1

serious; grave; dignified; solemn

1

with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous

7

bedding; bedclothes

4

wrinkle; crease; ripple

1

to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out

1

to lift; to turn over; to fold over

1

shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear

8

completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently

3

forcibly; by force; against one's will

1

to pin down; to knock down; to push (and hold) someone down (esp. with sexual connotations)

2

to cover (with something); to put on (e.g. someone's head); to pour liquid (on something); to dash liquid (over something); to plate (something) with metal; to cover (with a dental crown); to add (e.g. music to a video)

1

just as; right after; in the act of; as soon as; at that moment

1

to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide

6

feigning sleep

2

prohibition; inhibition; ban

3

middle; halfway; half (of); one half; half (e.g. done, jokingly); partly

2

to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)

4

ceiling; ceiling (e.g. of share price); ceiling price

1

to grumble; to complain

5

to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)

1

folding one's arms

2

sleeping face

3

monitoring; watching; observation; surveillance; guarding; supervision

1

reluctantly; unwillingly

1

warm; mild; (pleasantly) hot; considerate; kind; genial

2

to lull (a child) to sleep; to put to sleep

2

duty; function; office; mission; task; role

4