jpdb beta

as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever

3

difference; variation; difference

5

in the sea

2

to sink; to go down; to pass away; to die; to disappear; to vanish

1

bothersome; tiresome; bother to do

1

to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid

4

far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far

4

last resort

1

to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper

6

throw; throwing; throwing event

18

to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped

2

to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)

3

iris

1

Iris

1

fingertip; finger; toe tip; toe

1

to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)

2

regulation; control

2

armed forces; military; troops

1

story; tale; talk; discussion

8

simultaneously striking one another (in kendo, etc.); draw; tie

1

finishing blow; coup de grâce

2

to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)

6

tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy

2

anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly

6

to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by

1

in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)

1

thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound

3

disappointment; let-down

1

deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate

2

to follow (road); to pursue (course); to follow up; to follow (hyperlink)

2

rainbow

2

Oh well; yeah; good; OK

4

heart

11

indicate reason; infers some protest

4

to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)

1

seawater; saltwater

1

hands and feet; limbs; person at one's beck and call; person at hand; reliable worker

3

to help out of (trouble); to extricate

3

Mother Goose

6

to become familiar with and cherish; to get to know and love

1

Lizzie Borden

1

axe; ax; hatchet

10

forty; 40

1

showering with blows

1

not a chance; not likely; oh no; yuck; fault; defect

2

song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry

5

afternoon; p.m.

1

walk; stroll

3

trial; judgement; judgment

9

to dance (orig. a hopping dance)

4