jpdb beta

test; trial; ordeal; tribulation

1

now (esp. in contrast to the past); now at last; at present; right now

1

persuasiveness; powers of persuasion; cogency

1

permeation (of thought, ideology, culture, etc.); infiltration (e.g. of ideas); permeation (of a liquid, etc.); soaking; osmosis

3

alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay

6

to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger

1

it's not over yet; you haven't seen anything yet; it's not over until the fat lady sings; it's too soon to tell; we're not out of the woods

1

each other; one another

6

to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten

3

oof; ough; ulp

2

to shrink back; to wince; to flinch; to recoil

5

to be at a complete loss; to be without recourse; to be completely stymied; to have absolutely no idea what to do

1

sham battle; mock battle; dry run; military exercise; war game

3

aha!; yes sir

1

to crouch; to squat; to cower

3

to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know

5

what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?

1

acquaintance

1

not so

1

to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself

5

open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent

1

fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift

2

to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away

1

end; close; finish; noh dance in plain clothes

1

simply; merely; only; solely

2

to be driven into a corner; to be left with nowhere to turn; to be in a dilemma; to be unable to go forward or backward; to be stranded; to get stuck

1

to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal (e.g. to the public); to urge; to exhort

4

obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden

1

punishment (esp. spanking a child); criminal punishment (esp. execution; Edo period)

1

without (doing); instead of; if (it) isn't done; if (one) doesn't do ...; if not ...; unless ...

1

belligerence; fighting spirit

1

to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate

2

being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression

1

to save; to leave over; to spare

3

pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely

1

ill will; malice; evil intent

1

with one's eyes flashing

1

angry voice

1

to yell; to shout

1

enough; sufficient; plenty; sufficiently; fully; thoroughly

3

to yield; to give in; to bend (knee, etc.); to subdue; to overpower; (arch.) to feel down

2

manner; way; appearance; air; custom; convention; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)

3

from the beginning

3

to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)

1

balance of power (in a relationship); power dynamic

1

angry; indignant; wrathful; enraged

1

that is to say; so that means

6

right; privilege

2

challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try

1

out of bounds; beyond the pale

1