child-rearing expenses; child-support payments (following divorce)
every month; monthly; month by month
to be erected; to be built
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
to shake; to jolt; to shake (e.g. the political world); to disturb; to put off a batter (by varying one's type of pitch)
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
serious; severe; grave; acute
kindergartener; preschooler
company president; manager; director
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
recklessness; daredevilry; daredevil; reckless person
even though; despite; when
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
underling; person of low standing; grunt; petty (work, official, etc.); minor; lowly
guerrilla; guerrilla warfare; sudden
management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
rather; better; instead; if anything
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; (good) idea; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
another helping; second helping; seconds; other paw!
to serve; to dish up; to dish out; to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn
to ferry across (e.g. a river); to carry across; to lay across; to build across; to hand over; to hand in
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
to bolt down (food); to gulp down; to shovel (into one's mouth)
rule; government; administration
soft; tender; gentle; mild; light (topic, book, etc.); informal
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
personnel; members; lineup (of a team); announcement of next day's match-ups
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
such; this sort of; like this
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
as (for); for; in the capacity of
consent; agreement; acceptance; understanding; satisfaction (e.g. with an explanation); being convinced
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
one's confidant; trusted friend; trusted retainer
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
trust (in); confidence; faith; reliance
let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...