paying back in installments (instalments); amortization plan (amortisation); gradual demolition; gradual erosion; gradual dismantlement
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
core; heart (of the matter); point; crux; kernel
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
hello; good day; good afternoon
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
new work; new production; new composition; new creation; new title
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
learning about the world; preparation for life in the community; work experience
to employ; to hire; to charter
latest; newest; late-breaking (news)
prevention of crime; security (device, camera, etc.)
strike (e.g. in baseball, bowling)
cooperation; collaboration
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification
prevention measure; preventive measures
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
your husband; her husband
proxy; agent; substitute; deputy; alternate; representative
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
amount of money; sum of money
official divorce registration papers
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
judicial scrivener; judicial clerk; person qualified to prepare legal documents, handle real-estate transactions, etc.
choices; alternatives; options
if you think about it; come to think of it
part; part-timer; part-time (work)
Japanese person; Japanese people
average; mean; balance; equilibrium
income; receipts; revenue
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
current; urgent; to confront (an issue); to face (up to something); for the meantime; at present