nest; rookery; den; haunt; (spider's) web
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
very careful; thoroughly prepared
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
prudent; thoughtful; discreet
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
wide difference; a world of difference
steady; sound; solid; reliable; trustworthy
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
dismissal (from a post); discharge; removal
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
appearance; presence; attendance; surrender (e.g. to the police); turning oneself in
invitation; introduction; temptation
trackless; reckless; dissipated
to lean against; to recline on; to lean on; to rely on; to depend on
to try and do something; to attempt to do something
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
to manage something successfully; to be successful
just the other day; quite recently
boy; juvenile; young boy; youth; lad
burly; strong; indomitable; indefatigable; robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.); strong
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
to do as one wishes; to act as one wills
in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
invincible; ever-victorious; unconquerable; unbeaten
flexible; lithe; soft; pliable
expressive power; inventiveness; creative power
quick to seize an opportunity
to cheer up; to be encouraged (by); to be in high spirits
tiger cub; one's treasure; precious savings
tiger (Panthera tigris); drunkard; drunk; sot
to call (someone) back; to recall; to call home; to bring back (memories, etc.); to recall; to revive
to work (someone) hard; to push (someone) around
every day; daily; day after day; days (e.g. good old days)
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
exaltation; emotional uplift
to run around; to bustle about
(bearing a) close resemblance; vivid reminder (e.g. of the past); dim; faint; vague