how many months?; how long?
special characteristic; special quality; trait; idiosyncrasy; peculiarity
root; joint; base; crotch
line of defence (defense); lines (as in enemy lines, etc.)
assuming that ...; supposing that ...
sole; single; solo; independence; singleness; singularity
western part; the west (of a region); the West (United States)
silence; stillness; quietness
greatly energetic; ferocious; extreme; severe
in full force; in great numbers; in droves; large-scale project; grand plan
going through; going via; going by way of
not having enough workers; being understaffed; being undermanned; having nothing one can do about something; having no options
newcomer; neophyte; novice; newbie
to threaten; to intimidate
dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp
to contact; to get in touch with; to check in (with)
topic of discussion; agenda
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
knowledge; awareness; consent; acceptance; forgiving; pardoning
lively; active; vigorous; animated; brisk
exchange of ideas; exchange of opinions; brainstorming
to be hesitant; to feel timid
to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for
during; for the duration of
to give up all thoughts of; to abandon; to despair of; to make up one's mind; to take a momentous decision
to choose one's words (with care); to be careful with one's words
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
good feeling; good will; favourable impression; favorable impression
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
rude; impolite; mannerless; snotty
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
environment; circumstance
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour