jpdb beta

(not) by any means; (not) for anything; wouldn't do for anything; had enough; flatly refusing

3

tail (animal); tail end; tip

1

to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt

2

next year

1

graduation; completion (of a course); moving on (from); outgrowing (something); leaving (a group, company, etc.)

6

unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected

6

to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to divide exactly (without remainder); to divide evenly

2

sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt

7

to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate

1

physical education; PE; gym (class)

1

to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)

1

negligent; careless; slipshod; slovenly; reckless; irresponsible

1

relative

1

to show understanding; to appreciate; to be positive about

1

origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material

2

teacher (classroom)

1

extracurricular lesson

1

person; member

1

stance; attitude; standpoint; stance; posture

1

to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone

1

instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for

6

to become empty; to be emptied

1

cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)

1

to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show

3

yes; sure; gotcha; sycophantically; servilely; fawningly

1

to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)

6

to fix (a time, date, etc.); to set; to expect; to hope for; to resolve (to do); to decide upon

2

rhyme; rhyme (of a Chinese character); rime

1

to step on; to tread on; to set foot on (e.g. foreign soil); to stand on; to experience; to undergo; to follow (rules, principles, etc.)

2

to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable

2

practical question (problem); practical matter

1

nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter; nothing to worry about

1

reason for living; something one lives for; purpose in life; raison d'être

2

that's a different matter; that's a different story

1

meaning; called; said

14

effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)

3

hopeless; irredeemable

1

having little knowledge (of); being ill-informed

1

self-torturing; masochistic

1

to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated

1

beyond saving

2

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

5

ratification; confirmation

1

safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good

5

due form; official; formality

3

minimum; at the very least

3

shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable

6

to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)

3

ballot; vote

4

to feel really ashamed; to feel extremely embarrassed; to feel humiliated; to have egg on one's face

1