mating season; estrus (oestrus); estrum; the rut
dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp
contact network; phone tree; contact information for relevant people (in a given organization)
hostile; adversarial; antagonistic
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
recreation; diversion; relaxation
subject; title; subject (of an email); subject line
random firing; reckless firing; excessive issue
grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
self-examination; reflection
eleven; 11; jack (playing card); Hodgson's hawk-cuckoo (Cuculus fugax); Horsfield's hawk cuckoo
to insert; to put in (such that there is a snug fit); to have sex; to fuck; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs)
to blow off; to be blown off
to do without being seen (by); to do behind (someone's) back; to do without the knowledge of (e.g. one's parents)
inorganic matter; mineral matter; cold; inhuman; robotic
extremely familiar; very well-acquainted
service (bus, train); operation; motion; revolution; movement
enrollment in kindergarten; enrolment in nursery school; entering a park, garden, zoo, etc.
thunderous roar; roaring sound
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
conversion (e.g. yen to dollars); change; exchange; translation (numerical)
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
to go; to come; to turn out (at a meeting, event, etc.); to show up; to make your way to
roller coaster; big dipper
cartoon-character costume
cooperation; tie-up; joint business; partnership; alliance; sponsorship
life-size; life-sized; true-to-life; faithful (depiction); realistic
to afflict; to torment; to harass; to molest
lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help
to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to be prudent; to be complete; to be thorough