jpdb beta

one month

2

condition; state (of health); appearance

2

to become better; to improve

1

at that time; in those days; at that moment; then

2

immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily

5

promotion (school, military, etc.)

1

to become indisposed; to feel unwell; to have one's physical condition deteriorate

1

dots; spots; bit by bit; little by little; here and there; scattered

1

absence; non-attendance

1

to supplement; to make up for; to compensate for; to cover (a shortage, loss, etc.); to fill (e.g. a vacancy)

1

to complain; to make a complaint

2

actually; in fact; as a matter of fact

1

weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset

1

being somewhat excited (agitated)

1

to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind

1

(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when

1

(school) athletic festival; sports day; field day

1

inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)

1

year in, year out; always; 24-7

2

to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated

1

to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)

1

battle; fight; combat

2

to look away; to avert one's eyes

3

grunt; grumble; pimples; spots; cutting into small pieces; simmering

2

with these words; while saying

3

innocent; simple-minded

1

if it is the case that ...

3

loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback

2

to take a breath; to take a short rest

1

shooting; gunning (down)

2

opposite effect; adverse effect; backfiring

1

to expel; to drive out

1

to glare at; to scowl at

2

to disappear; to vanish; to go; to leave; to die

1

to rest one's chin in one's hands

1

mechanical pencil; automatic pencil

1

to flash (e.g. lightning); to flicker; to flutter (e.g. flag); to wave; to flash into one's mind (e.g. an idea); to come to one suddenly

1

to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)

1

cold; short; curt; blunt

1

to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position

2

(on) one's own; (by) oneself

1

equipping; installing; fitting; mounting; putting on

1

pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead

1

mobile telephone; cellular telephone

3

to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)

2

to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)

4

indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly

4

teatime; tea break; coffee break

1

such ... as; or some such

1

to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully

1