jpdb beta

not less than ...; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; the above; the above-mentioned

11

outer circumference; perimeter; outskirts; periphery

2

several; a few; number; quantity; counting; calculation; number

3

metre (unit of length); meter; meter; gauge

9

having no choice but to ...; all one can do is ...; there's nothing to do except ...; having nothing but ...; there is only ...; having only ...

11

name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext

6

-less; lacking; non-existing

2

small; little; tiny

13

to include (in a group or scope); to instruct; to make one understand; to include (a nuance); to put in (an implication); to put in (someone's) mouth

4

thousand; 1,000

5

to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)

2

will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope

10

to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!

28

excuse; explanation

1

to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into

1

also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise

31

disappointing (end, result, etc.); sad; miserable; tragic; fleeting; transient

1

(attacking and) sinking (a ship); sending (a ship) to the bottom; crushing defeat; utter failure; complete exhaustion; collapsing (onto a bed, desk, etc.)

1

in the same way; like; likewise; similarly

4

chair; seat; stool; post; position; seat

2

to sit (down)

2

to close one's eyes; to lower one's eyelids; to shut one's eyes; to die; to breathe one's last

4

as (it is); remaining (in a state); with (e.g. one's eyes closed, the light on); while (e.g. standing, alive); as (one pleases, one is told, etc.); according to

14

doll; puppet; marionette; puppet (person under the control of another); straw man; yes-man

1

slight movement; slight tremor; quiver

2

even

2

with a click (e.g. camera shutter); with a snap

1

eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice

16

as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")

4

correct answer; right solution; correct interpretation; right decision; right choice; appropriate judgement

1

terrain; geographical features; topography

2

everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly

10

to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of

2

insignificant; inconsequential; trifling; negligible; of little importance

1

as if; as though

15

to answer; to reply

12

terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)

17

as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also

9

memorization; memorisation; learning by heart

1

perfect score; full marks; perfect; entirely satisfactory; excellent

2

was

2

which; what (way)

2

subject; curriculum

1

almost; nearly; for the most part; roughly; approximately; about

6

topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news

4

to turn away; to bear off; to veer away; to deviate (e.g. of a conversation); to digress; to go astray

1

question; inquiry; enquiry

1

immediately; right away; on the spot

6

to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)

4

oh, yes?; really?

4