jpdb beta

mechanical

1

to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to divide exactly (without remainder); to divide evenly

5

how long; how far; how much

1

one month

1

to be at one's wits' end; to be cornered; (lit.) to be packed to the hilt

1

selection; making a choice; sifting; decision to adopt or reject

1

matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case

2

so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here

2

adjustment; regulation; coordination; reconciliation; tuning; fixing

3

kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)

5

arrow (symbol); (romantic) interest (for a certain person); direction (of one's attention, etc.)

2

contact; contact lens

1

strongly hoping or requesting (of something that is difficult to be brought to fruition)

1

to compare and contrast two alternatives; to weigh the relative merits of A and B; to weigh one's options; to try to have it both ways; to try to sit on two stools

1

to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank

4

success rate

7

direct connection; direct link

3

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

1

support; backing; patronage

1

fairness; impartiality; justice; objectivity

1

nature (of a person); sex; gender; sex (i.e. sexual attraction, activity, etc.); gender; -ty

2

to chip; to nick; to break; to lack

1

fair; fare; fear

3

mute

1

basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation

1

to come back (to); to return to a starting point

1

in spite of; regardless of

1

to settle (a dispute)

1

wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes

2

to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect

6

to cut corners; to be shoddy

1

to take a breath; to take a short rest

1

to get blurred; to get hoarse; to get husky; to graze; to scrape

2

to do ...

1

to lean against; to lean on; to recline on; to lie heavy (on the stomach); to be uneasily digested

2

one's future course

1

to afflict; to torment; to harass; to molest

1

consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance

1

to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished

3

changing every day

1

specifications; specs

2

competition rate; success rate; ratio of successful (applicants) to total applicants

2

chance (of success); odds

1

verbalizing; putting into words

1

recognition; awareness; perception; understanding; knowledge; cognition

5

abatement; reduction

1

basketball

1

higher rank; better position

2

to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)

1

or; either ... or ...

1