jpdb beta

outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough

3

consideration; guess; conjecture; judgment; judgement

1

to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)

2

detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)

3

to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with

3

oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)

2

glittering stars

1

like; as if; the same as

1

to be complete; to be all present; to be equal; to be uniform; to gather; to assemble

1

special selection; finest pick; top pick

1

master of business administration; MBA; military base agreement

2

folder

1

foreign-owned enterprise; company with capital participation by a foreign company; foreign-affiliated firm; alien corporation; foreign company

1

branch manager

1

since; this person

2

certainly; surely

1

able; capable; competent; talented; efficient

3

to look toward; to have one's eyes drawn towards something

1

consultation; consulting; consul

1

brushwood; firewood

6

mountain stream; valley; dale; wetlands; swamp; marsh

6

to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy

1

to be a match for; to rival; to equal; to compare with; to be equivalent to

1

while; even though; despite

2

confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation

2

reference

8

number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout

2

telephone call; telephone (device)

6

speak of the devil

1

the other day; lately; recently

1

contacting; getting in touch; communication; call; message

3

declining; refusal; nonacceptance; turning down; withdrawal (e.g. of candidacy); pulling out (e.g. of a race)

1

to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)

2

the other day; a few days ago

2

custom; practice; said; aforementioned; instance; example

2

I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal

5

this time; now

15

to see someone off (at a station, an airport, etc.); to escort (e.g. home); to follow something with one's eyes until it is out of sight; to let pass; to pass up (an opportunity etc.); to shelve (a plan, deliberation on a bill, etc.); to postpone

1

and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless

7

I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)

8

without being discouraged by this (experience); without letting this put (you) off; without being held back by this

1

good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)

2

telephone call; phone call; telephone (device); phone

2

to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst

1

it's been a long time; long time no see

1

(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season

4

deserted (esp. store, market, town, streets); quiet; inactive (business, trade, etc.); slack; idle; free

1

that's so, isn't it

8

heyday; golden age

1

feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment

8