jpdb beta

inadvertently; for no special reason; truthfully; unexpectedly; after realizing; without knowing

1

to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)

2

to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with

2

waste of time; killing time

3

connection; pull

1

next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to

1

oh, yes?; really?

2

only daughter

1

to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service

5

to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along

3

guess; speculation; supposition

1

marriage

12

to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out

7

on the same occasion; at the same time; coincidentally; along with; partly (to do, for)

1

impression

4

(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means

10

to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to be out of alignment; to get dislodged; to deviate

1

speech and conduct; words and deeds

1

first day; opening day

2

strong; intense; severe

1

(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression

2

loudly (flinging open a door); with a clatter; with a crash (e.g. of a falling structure); completely (change); utterly; louvre window (door, vent, etc.)

1

to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something

3

development; exploitation

1

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

1

to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress

1

to disappear into; to be lost in; to do something under the cover of (confusion, etc.); to be almost indistinguishable; to be confusingly similar; to be diverted from (negative emotions, etc.)

1

to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious

1

to think out; to devise; to invent; to begin to think; to come up with a plan

1

action; operation; effect; function

1

if; in case; supposing

5

to contact; to get in touch with; to check in (with)

1

unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic

1

off the mark; off base; misdirected; irrelevant

1

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

3

serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)

11

it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...

1

to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)

1

careful; scrupulous; thorough; conscientious; elaborate; deliberate

1

going to bed; retiring (for the night)

1

gymnastics; physical exercises; artistic gymnastics; gymnastics competition; physical education (class); PE

1

proctoring of an exam; invigilation; proctor; invigilator

2

several steps

1

rope; cord; policeman's rope

4

to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve

3

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

4

come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see

7

first time; first innings; initial attempt; first; initial

1

trip; excursion; outing

1

lunch; noon; midday; daytime; waking up; getting up

1