jpdb beta

spy

1

to hold down; to twist someone's arm; to force (someone) to yield (e.g. an argument); to make (someone) surrender

2

everything turning out fine; the whole thing being settled

1

beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly

1

calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind

3

to use properly; to use (different things) for different purposes

1

now is the time

1

circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral

1

to return; to come back

2

standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert

3

any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away

3

enemy movements; enemy's position

3

inspection; observation

3

close associate; close aide; brains-truster

3

underwear; undergarment; underclothes; lingerie

2

contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation

1

precarious situation; precarious state

1

unconscious; senseless

1

serious condition; critical condition

1

salaried; with pay; vacation; (paid) holiday

1

trip abroad; overseas travel

2

to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist

5

to dye; to colour; to color

3

hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)

2

on the brink of collapse; in a state of near-collapse

1

alone; unaided; away from home

3

don't talk nonsense; (lit.) sleep talk after you go to sleep

1

it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...

1

sleep-talking; nonsense; gibberish

1

great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty

1

to impress (someone)

1

loyalty; faithfulness

1

to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance

1

residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion

1

side entrance; tradesman's entrance; service entrance; staff entrance

1

well aware of; know thoroughly; being familiar with (and thus feeling no need for restraint)

1

stairs; stairway; staircase

1

second floor; upstairs

1

to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still

1

to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal

1

reply; answer; response

2

casual; unconcerned; nonchalant

5

pace; step; cadence

1

dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding

5

dispersion; scattering; spreading out; diffusion

2

keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use

1

to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end

1

willpower; energy; vitality

3

creeping about; stirring restlessly; squirming

1

relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls

5