jpdb beta

as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")

1

around the clock; day and night

1

existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have

2

to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)

1

to come back

3

any- (e.g. anything, anywhere, anyone); -ever (e.g. whatever, wherever, whenever); even (if it's just ...); at least; either ... or ...

1

to vomit; to throw up; to emit; to send forth; to give (an opinion); to make (a comment)

3

affirmative

1

mother

1

to tell (somebody) to (do something)

1

to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)

3

number of ways

1

hypothesis; supposition; assumption

2

I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...

2

relation; relationship

1

to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)

3

to act; to take action

1

ascertainment

1

the very best; utmost

3

corners of the mouth

3

to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make

3

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

1

to become calm; to die down

1

lake shore

1

to flicker; to quiver; to waver; to sway

1

tempering (metal); annealing; forging; toughening; disciplining; training

6

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

3

daily routine; daily work; daily lesson

2

to lead someone around by the nose

2

exchange of blows; long rally

5

particularly; especially; in particular; expressly

4

stealthily; secretly; in secret

3

feigning ignorance; acting dumb

1

one week

1

grinning; smirking

1

very; extremely; that is

1

to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)

3

clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)

3

practice; practising; training; study

2

enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful

3

this sort of

2

one face; one surface; the whole surface; one aspect; one side; (on) the other hand; one broad, flat object

1

shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable

3

handcraft; handwork; hand throwing technique (judo)

1

to get angry

1

confusion; complications; being gripped by strong feelings; fit (e.g. of anger); moment (e.g. of frustration)

1

to anticipate; to foresee

2

attack; assault; raid; criticism; censure; denunciation

12

to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)

11

immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay

1