(fictional) fusion of human and animal;  therianthrope;  furry;  human beast
 (a) step;  one step;  level;  stage;  small degree;  small amount
 tail (animal);  tail end;  tip
 thrust;  charge;  digging into (a matter);  depth;  straight man (of a comedy duo);  quip;  jab
 to get excited;  to get hyped up;  to become happy;  to get in a good mood
 innermost depths of one's heart
 with a pitter-patter;  choked up (with emotion);  heart-wringing;  momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)
 beating (of the heart, with joy, excitement, etc.);  palpitation;  throbbing;  pounding;  fluttering
 to resemble;  to look like;  to be like;  to be alike;  to be similar;  to take after
 suitable;  proper;  appropriate;  perfunctory;  half-minded;  sloppy
 pigtails;  bunches;  two ponytails;  angel wings
 to shine;  to glow;  to look attractive;  to look nice;  to be set off (by)
 willingness (e.g. to do something);  eagerness;  motivation;  inspiration;  determination;  high aspirations
 future (usually near);  prospects
 enjoyment;  pleasure;  diversion;  anticipation;  looking forward to
 smirkingly;  smugly;  broadly
 futility;  waste;  uselessness;  pointlessness;  idleness
 too;  also;  still;  as before;  even so;  either way
 with a shiver (down one's spine);  with a sudden chill
 to run;  to run (of a vehicle);  to drive;  to rush (to);  to dash;  to retreat;  to flee
 madness;  craziness;  insanity
 level;  standard;  level (plane);  floor;  spirit level;  (surveyor's) level
 tranquil;  calm;  restful;  peaceful;  quiet
 for a while;  for some time;  for a period
 swaying;  swinging;  rocking;  shaking;  wavering;  flickering
 activity;  action;  occupation;  business;  sexual intercourse;  sex
 rain cover;  tarpaulin;  covering against rain;  taking shelter from rain
 to put on (one's head);  to wear;  to be covered with (dust, snow, etc.);  to pour (water, etc.) on oneself;  to bear (e.g. someone's debts, faults, etc.);  to take (blame);  to overlap (e.g. sound or color)
 overcoat;  greatcoat;  cloak;  wrap;  mantle
 guard;  sentinel;  garrison
 umbrella;  parasol;  something shaped like an umbrella or a conical hat;  shade (of a lamp);  mushroom cap
 to carry on one's back;  to be burdened with;  to take responsibility for;  to have (something) in the background;  to be in front (of something);  to be conceited
 being together;  going together;  matching (clothing);  going together
 raincoat;  mackintosh;  macintosh;  trench coat
 taking one's children along (to an event, into a new marriage, etc.);  parent with child
 real feeling;  actual feeling;  to actually feel;  to have a real feeling (that ...);  to experience personally
 go that far;  to that extent
 narrow;  confined;  small;  limited;  narrow-minded;  confining
 to examine;  to look up;  to investigate;  to check up;  to sense;  to study