jpdb beta

to sow seeds; to sow the seeds of ... (e.g. conflict)

1

one's way back; one's way home

1

very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly

5

to rack one's brain

1

this and that; one thing and another

3

bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh

1

whatever the case; under any circumstances

3

role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role

4

be; is

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

2

engagement; betrothal

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to reheat; to steam over; to bring up again (a problem that has been dealt with); to take up again; to drag up

1

protest; objection

2

with ... as a start; taking advantage of; inspired by

1

duration; continuance; survival; persistence; retention

3

perfect; complete

3

to sever relations (with somebody; esp. a relative or spouse); to break off (with)

1

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

3

forcibly; against one's will

4

unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful

3

bigamy

1

wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam

1

reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising

2

emperor

3

reliance; trust; faith; confidence

3

to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)

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aristocratic

1

exactly opposite (of)

1

it's no joke; gimme a break!

3

completely; absolutely; totally; (not) at all

3

quite unlike; not bearing the slightest resemblance

1

meandering; snaking; zigzagging

1

to perspire; to sweat

1

to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off

3

myself

2

to be inclined to do; to be willing to do

1

direct descent; direct line

3

deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)

5

boy; son; man

1

while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily

5

mother

2

letter (of alphabet); character

1

to go; to come

1

hail (esp. hailballs under 5 mm); graupel; dicing; small cubes; roasted mochi pieces (usu. flavoured with soy sauce, etc.)

2

himself; yourself; herself

1

considerably; greatly; a lot

3

duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus

6

(someone else's) child

1

happiness; well-being; joy; welfare; blessedness

2

prosperity; thriving; flourishing

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