jpdb beta

to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly

4

well; now; then

2

until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point

1

training method in sports, etc. where one imagines how a scenario would play out; mental rehearsal; mental preparation; visualization (for practicing a skill in one's mind)(practising); practicing under simulated conditions (e.g. while watching a video); mental dry run

1

today; this day

1

consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice

1

(some) more; even more; longer; further

6

to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch

3

unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement

2

passing each other; missing (meeting) each other; failing to meet; (being at) cross purposes; discrepancy

1

quarrel; dispute; argument

1

majority; more than half; most (of); mostly; largely; mainly

1

to occupy; to hold; to account for; to make up; to take up

1

Johnny; Jonny; Johnnie

1

to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death

1

next (year, spring, etc.); coming; since (last month, etc.); for (20 years, etc.)

3

to work out a plan of deception; to scheme; (arch.) to think up a plan; (arch.) to think over a plan; (arch.) to discuss; (arch.) to consult

3

two o'clock

2

near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon

6

appointment

2

conversation

3

with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)

1

I see; that's right; indeed

2

to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal

1

to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)

3

alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay

1

to refer to; to use as reference

4

mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)

2

notebook; memo pad; certificate; identification card

1

to write down; to make a note of; to put on record; to chronicle

1

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

2

honest to a fault; foolishly honest; naively honest

1

one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances

9

and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless

5

to be needed; to be wanted

2

head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top

3

worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid

4

thank you for waiting; sorry to have kept you waiting

2

the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous

2

afternoon; p.m.

1

standby; preparation; arrangement

1

being put off (by someone's words, behaviour, etc.); being taken aback; recoiling (in shock, disgust, etc.); zooming out or pulling the camera back to get a wider image (in film and TV)

1

unpleasant; uncomfortable; creepy; spooky

1

instantly; immediately; equals; means; oneness (of two opposing things); inseparability

1

to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate

14

to come to the point; to get straight to the point; to speak frankly; to speak plainly; to talk straight

1

honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly

1

diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily

7

to keep (something) a secret; to keep hidden (for ever); to continue to conceal

2

how long; how far; how much

1