a touch (of sadness, unease, etc.); a tinge (of); a hint (of); a smear (of paint, ink, etc.); one stroke (of a brush)
lively; energetic; vigorously (jumping, flopping, etc.); piercing (e.g. sound); penetrating
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
wolf (Canis lupus); wolf in sheep's clothing; womanizer
bear (any mammal of family Ursidae)
making frequent appearances; appearing often; appearing and disappearing
unexpected; unforeseen; accidental
easy; likely to ...; have a tendency to ...; easy to ...
to straighten up and stick one's chest out; to throw oneself back (e.g. in a chair); to lean back (arrogantly); to assume a haughty attitude; to behave arrogantly
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
large; large-sized; large-scale; big
(cutting down) one after another; left and right; in quick succession; flapping (of a large bird's wings)
live tree; green wood; unseasoned wood
unfit; unsuitable; unmarketable
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
to catch fire; to be ignited; to ignite; to flare up (of an emotion, controversy, etc.); to blaze; to be ignited (of a dispute, commotion, etc.)
difficult to ...; hard to ...
to burn; to burn with (emotion, feeling); to be fired up
to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to put an end to; to deliver the final blow; to be the best for A
choices; alternatives; options
to warm (up); to heat (up); to sit on (an idea, plan, etc.); to keep to oneself; to renew (an old friendship); to take for oneself
probability; likelihood; chances
both (people); the two of them
death from cold; freezing to death
decayed tree; rotted tree; decayed wood; obscure, meaningless life (metaphor)
to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for
babysitting; babysitter; nanny; taking care of; looking after; accompanying
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
without a moment's delay; at once; immediately; instantly; promptly; without hesitation
correction; revision; amendment
sunlight; rays of the Sun
almost; nearly; for the most part; roughly; approximately; about
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
curtain; hanging; veil (of darkness, mystery, etc.); mantle
joining (a group, team, etc.); enrollment; enrolment
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
suburb; residential area on the outskirt of a city; commuter belt
preventing (someone) from leaving; confinement; keeping indoors; being stranded; grounding
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
one's first campaign; one's first battle
spy; agent provocateur; covert operative; maker; builder; constructor