change in mentality; changing one's way of thinking; adjusting psychologically to shifting circumstances
all-weather; weather-proof
quick marriage; marriage after a whirlwind courtship
the above figure (chart, diagram, illustration, etc.)
black-spotted pond frog (Rana nigromaculata)
to soothe and humor (humour); to coax
Tyrannosaurus rex; T. rex; tyrannosaurus
jean jacket; denim jacket
volume sales; volume retail
paying back in installments (instalments); amortization plan (amortisation); gradual demolition; gradual erosion; gradual dismantlement
swallow's nest; swift's nest (used to make bird's nest soup)
nobody can win against advancing age
ridiculous; stupid; foolish; absurd; laughable
female dominance; female supremacy
to finger; to tamper (with)
freshly-grated (e.g. daikon)
what the hell are you saying?
wrong; groundless; different; separate; unexpected; surprising
compensation liability; indemnity liability; obligation to pay reparations
ding; chime (sound of a bell or a small gong)
the greatest hate proceeds from the greatest love
Mesopotamian civilization (civilisation)
morning coat; cutaway coat; morning dress (as opposed to evening dress)
study guide (to supplement a textbook); crib; key
going along with a joke, etc. at the beginning then pointing out its ridiculousness
the rounds of tradesmen going door to door; route man; door-to-door tradesman; thief taker; secret policeman