superiors; big shots; higher-ups; VIPs; dignitaries
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
now that; since; so long as; because
long ago; already; a long time ago
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
progress; advance; improvement; development
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
plump; with a thud; heavily
to sing; to chirp; to twitter
to lose one's way; to get lost
to blow into; to breathe into; to inspire; to indoctrinate; to record (music, video, etc.)
to have a hard time of it
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
(feeling a chill or shiver) suddenly; (feeling) chilly; chillily; with a sudden sense of dread (or fear, etc.); (being) suddenly (afraid, frightened, etc.); suddenly (breaking out in a cold sweat)
to shorten; to reduce; to crumple (fabric); to wrinkle; to make (one's body) smaller; to draw in (one's legs)
it's none of your business; it's not your concern
brat; kid; urchin; preta; hungry ghost
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
to enjoy a good drink (esp. celebrating victory)
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience
to present; to dedicate; to obey; to follow; to proudly bear
soft; tender; limp; subdued (colour or light) (color); gentle; meek
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
to happen to have on hand or in stock
to amass; to accumulate; to store; to leave unpaid
travelling expenses; traveling expenses
to advise strongly; to insist (on something)
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
to gulp down (a drink); to slurp
devoted; self-sacrificing
blood relationship; blood relative
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all