jpdb beta

fall; falling down; inversion; reversal; getting upset; losing one's presence of mind

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to hold out (e.g. against an attack); to hang on; to withstand; to endure; to last

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to hold out; to extend (e.g. a hand); to present; to submit; to sacrifice; to give (up)

3

elder sister

4

a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course

1

crossbow

4

to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive

3

slingshot

3

equipping; installing; fitting; mounting; putting on

1

nihilistic

1

never (before)

1

elder sister

1

older sister; lass; young lady

4

(walk) briskly; at a brisk pace; quickly

1

with a snap; (break) cleanly; (reject) sternly; flatly; smartly (e.g. of dressing up well)

5

fondly; admiringly; with fascination; with adoration; with enchantment

1

salute; bow

2

(being) empty-handed; lapse of manners of paying a visit without taking a gift

1

discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude

2

report to a superior

1

veteran (e.g. soldier); battle-hardened; seasoned; (of) long military service

1

serviceman; servicewoman; soldier; member of the armed forces; military personnel

1

although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again

1

having no thought for; having no consideration for; disregarding; overlooking; (arch.) being found not guilty (in an Edo-period court); (arch.) acquittal

2

oh; yes; huh?; hm?

6

chase; pursuit; tracking; following up; tracing

2

fully armed; armed to the teeth

1

route; path; channel (e.g. sales, distribution)

1

ambush; lying in wait for an ambush

1

foolish thought; (one's own) thought; (one's own) idea

1

if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything

1

to (hit and) crush; to smash; to squash; to defeat soundly; to crush (an opponent, hopes, etc.)

4

considerably (beyond one's expectations); unexpectedly; surprisingly; contrary to one's expectations

1

don't you think?; indicates question

2

to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter

1

meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly

1

best one could ask for; just what one wants; welcome (news); heaven-sent

1

certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons

2

to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)

1

unsightly; ungraceful; clumsy; awkward; unpresentable; unshapely

3

belligerent; warlike

1

somehow; somewhat; seemingly

1

to increase; to multiply

2

affirmation; affirmative

1

be; is

6

deep breath

1

flaring up; burning hotly; flying into a rage; losing one's cool; opening suddenly and widely (e.g. eyes, mouth); (arch.) acting resolutely

2

you (people); gentlemen; ladies and gentlemen; my friends

3

daring and resolute; having dauntless courage

1

you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she

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