jpdb beta

to be helpful; to be useful

3

of no use whatsoever; good for nothing; useless

1

I, myself; one-self; by one-self; even I; even one

1

speech and conduct; words and actions; words and deeds; behavior; behaviour; manners

5

to change sides; to double-cross; to betray; to roll over (in bed); to turn over

2

as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate

6

political disturbance; political change; change of government; political upheaval; overthrowing of a government; coup d'état

1

vortex; maelstrom; whirlpool; (in the middle of a) scandal; controversy; quarrel

2

in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh

3

careful consideration; thought

1

to call (someone) back; to recall; to call home; to bring back (memories, etc.); to recall; to revive

5

dark brown; olive brown

2

dressing table; dresser

2

fingertip; finger; toe tip; toe

2

to twine; to get tangled; to be involved (e.g. of money in a matter); to get involved (in); to pick a quarrel (with); to find fault (with)

2

exactly; just; right (when); just (as); just (about to); on the point of

2

hairdresser; hairdressing

3

when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days

4

seeming like an excuse; seeming like a justification; defensive; in an apologetic tone

1

it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that

3

small animal

2

meeting; rendezvous; meeting for the first time; coming across; confluence

1

to open up (to someone); to become unreserved; to lower one's guard; to become friendly (with); to feel at ease; to take a relaxed attitude (to)

1

(being angry) like a blazing fire; burning (rage)

1

distance; range; difference (e.g. in opinion); gap; metric

12

double; twice (as much); times (as much); -fold; 1-nth; 1 to n

2

with a plunge (of something sharp into something soft); with a thrust; with a stab; sullenly; sulkily; glumly

1

to split finely; to splinter; to get frayed; to become irritable; to feel on edge

2

resentful; bitter; reproachful; regrettable; disappointing; frustrating

1

to be reflected in a mirror

3

long ago; a long time ago; already

2

to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain

4

impossible

4

kindness (shown by others); courtesy; favor; favour; good offices

1

empty; vacant; hollow

4

irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; (already) enough; considerably

2

to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand

2

upper part; upper stream; upper course of a river; right side of the stage (audience's or camera's POV); stage left (actor's POV); skillful (in comparisons)

2

to do up (hair); to dress; to arrange; to tie; to bind; to fasten

5

easy; simple; there's no way that ...

1

innocence; mind free of obstructive thoughts; detachment; insentient; pestering (someone for money, etc.); asking

9

before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares

2

pigtails; two plaits (braids) hanging about one's shoulders; two plaits (braids) hanging down one's back

2

to cut down (grass, etc.; by swinging a sickle, scythe, etc.); to mow

1

to take refuge in; to succeed in running away

1

looking at someone (with upturned eyes); glancing upwards (at someone)

1

stretching a rope around; roping off; one's turf; domain; territory (of an animal)

1

cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); feline; shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom (submissive partner of a homosexual relationship)

1

killing time; staving off boredom

1

not worth mentioning; nothing special; nothing in particular; no notable ...

1