jpdb beta

tendency; trend; inclination

1

to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)

5

senior; older; elderly

1

had better ...; had better not ...

2

turning another away at the gate or front door; refusing to receive a caller

1

successor

1

to excuse oneself; to take one's leave; to resign (post); to quit; to decline; to turn down

1

principle; aim; purport; gist; instructions; orders

2

once more; again

4

decision; determination; resolution

2

rapid development; rapid unfolding

1

pupil; student; schoolchild

2

to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)

1

hurt; injured

1

homecoming; returning home

1

to be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do; to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously; to contain (or combine) two or more features; to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside

1

inarticulate; not making oneself quite clear; slurring one's words; evasive

2

doctor; physician

2

to be within others' sight; to be visible; to be conspicuous; to attract public attention; to come under observation

1

study; learning; tutorial

4

left shoulder

2

to mow down

3

ambidexter; ambidexterity

7

rotation (usu. around something); revolution; turning

1

right foot; right leg

1

so; accordingly; now; then; thereupon; therefore

4

win; victory

2

playing; play (margin between on and off, gap before pressing button or lever has an effect)

2

consecutive defeats; series of defeats

1

win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins

2

loss; defeat; counter for losses

2

to have more losses than wins

1

in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious

1

malicious; deliberately mean

3

to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to outweigh; to preponderate

2

to be peevish; to sulk; to pout

3

pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness

8

clumsy; awkward; tactless; awkward (e.g. socially); (arch.) mean; (arch.) cowardly

4

without cause; without reason

1

return gift; return favour (favor); revenge; change (in a cash transaction)

1

to speak (of something); to be effective; to be powerful; to mean everything

2

lisping; cooing

1

to wipe; to dry

1

all; everything

2

deep down; special place in one's heart; in the back of one's mind

2

from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth

3

to participate in (as a member); to get involved in

1

enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby

1

a gap develops; a significant difference emerges

1

to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing

2