jpdb beta

sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor

15

offender; criminal; culprit

1

reflexes

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to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve

1

regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better

1

deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate

1

to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)

1

variation in color (colour); having a different color

1

daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough

1

smile

4

to look down (on); to condescend (to)

1

carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky

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

the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability

1

even though; despite; when

1

unshapely; ill-formed; misshapen; awkward; clumsy

1

bar; crowbar

1

to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (e.g. a ball, a question, a demand); to express; to vent (e.g. one's anger)

1

some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot

1

any- (e.g. anything, anywhere, anyone); -ever (e.g. whatever, wherever, whenever); even (if it's just ...); at least; either ... or ...

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posture; stance

2

to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)

2

to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air

1

to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace

1

rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)

1

seeming to be; appearing to be; like; similar to; in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that

1

shout (of encouragement, etc.); yell (used to time or encourage activity, e.g. "Heave ho!")

1

together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)

2

battle; fight; combat

1

to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish

1

palm (of one's hand)

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darkish; dusky

3

to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained

2

to melt; to thaw; to fuse; to dissolve

4

fingertip; finger; toe tip; toe

1

naturally; in due course; by itself; of its own accord

1

will; volition; intention; intent; determination

1

small fish; small fry; (a) nobody; small fry; unimportant person

5

to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)

3

literally; to the letter; literal

2

treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like

1

goblin; apparition; monster; ghost; phantom; spectre

1

having no choice; at a loss for what to do; at one's wits' end

1

to cut off; to cut up; to tear to pieces

4

yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?

2

still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least

2

to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble

3

nose

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to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted

1

only; merely; just; at most; no more than

1