jpdb beta

tension; strain

1

extreme sadist; very sadistic

2

prajna (wisdom required to attain enlightenment); noh mask of a grinning, horned demoness (represents a woman's rage and jealousy); family crest designed after the Hannya noh mask; dreadful face (esp. of a woman driven mad by jealousy); terrifying facial expression

2

secret; private; surreptitious

2

finally; after; following; at the end (of)

1

to mellow (e.g. personality); to be rounded; to huddle; to cower

1

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

2

to grasp back; to squeeze back; to grab back

1

dullard; indecisive person

1

quickly; at once; right away; hurriedly

1

temple (side of head)

1

vein (esp. in head)

1

sky; air; mid-air

3

arm wrestling; Indian wrestling; wrestling relying on brute strength (of the arms), rather than skill

1

to bear up in tragedy; to stand pain well; to hold one's temper; to clench one's teeth; to grit one's teeth

1

look (esp. an angry or upset look); expression

1

to be reduced to ...

1

winding; meandering; wriggling; wiggling; waving; swaying

2

to jostle; to crowd; to haggle

2

both parties; both sides

1

wrist

5

fiance; fiancee

3

indicate reason; infers some protest

1

being one in body and soul; of one flesh; two hearts beating as one

4

miraculous

2

guard; girder bridge

1

firmly (grasped); latched onto; locked onto

1

to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple

1

there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)

5

quiet (e.g. neighbourhood); peaceful; tranquil

1

unbecoming; improper; unsuitable; ill-matched; unworthy of

1

groan; moan; roar; growl; buzz; hum (e.g. motor)

1

to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted

1

settlement; solution; resolution

1

sorting; arrangement; liquidation; settlement; retrenchment; curtailment

2

toilet; restroom; bathroom; lavatory

8

physiological; physical; visceral; instinctive; in one's guts

1

to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut

2

losing by being overmatched; being defeated by a stronger opponent; losing by misusing one's powers; defeat as a result of trying too hard

1

backhand blow; backhand chop; backfist (karate)

1

hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation

1

sudden; abrupt; rapid; sharp; drastic; radical

2

half-sitting posture; half-standing posture; half-rising posture; stooping position

1

doll; puppet; figure

1

lower region; lower part; region below

1

tensely; tightly; erectly; intuitively; instinctively; with a burst

1

lightly (floating, drifting, etc.); buoyantly; soft; fluffy; unsteadily; flightily

2

to sharpen; to grind; to whet; to hone; to make keen

1

faint smile

1

cost price

1