to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
root; source; origin; foundation; basis; essence
cruel; brutal; ruthless; merciless; inhuman
seeing through (a trick, someone's mind, etc.)
to run about; to rush about
as (much) as possible; as (far) as possible
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
half a point (esp. in go)
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
several times; several degrees
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
to put on weight; to gain weight; to grow fat; to get stout
exercise; physical training; appeal; campaign; motion; movement
since then; from that time; ever since
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
violently; without holding anything back; firmly; resolutely
full up; to have had enough of something (both good and bad nuance)
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
giving two or three light tugs (or pushes); (arch.) worrying about; (arch.) moping; (arch.) suddenly angry; (arch.) feeling a surge of anger
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
to try and do something; to attempt to do something
to grant someone's request
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
to expose to danger; to imperil; to jeopardize
doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
light pink; light crimson
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to flutter about; to revolve
fantastic; magical; wondrous; whimsical; fairytale-like; romantic
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate