as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
heated (e.g. debate); passionate
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)
to get dark; to grow dark; to end (of a day, year, season, etc.); to come to an end; to be sunk in (e.g. despair); to be lost in (e.g. thought)
closing time; lockup; curfew
gap; break; pause; interval; cut; incision
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
crow (Corvus spp.); raven
to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
with a shiver (down one's spine); with a sudden chill
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
to become muddy; to become slushy
fallen leaves; leaf litter; falling leaves
intermittently; bit by bit; little by little; in drops (e.g. of rain)
branch; bough; limb; twig; sprig; spray
drop (e.g. of water); drip
traveller; traveler; wayfarer; tourist
beyond that point; after that
dilapidated house; deserted house
to give a warning; to remind (a person) of; (lit.) to drive in a nail
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon); trace
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
No Entry; No Trespassing; No Admittance; off-limits; restricted; forbidden
ticket; token; label; tag; sign; card; playing card
construction; establishment
alteration (of character or essence); change in quality; transformation; perversion (esp. sexual)
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
to result in death; to lead to death; to be fatal (e.g. disease)
to call a person's attention (to)
front; frontage; facade; main
characteristic (of); peculiar (to)
to decline (in prosperity); to become deserted; to become desolate; to taper off (of a sound)
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
to be reflected; to harmonize with (harmonise); to come out (photo); to be projected; to be displayed (on a screen)
fireball; ball of fire; will-o'-the-wisp; jack-o'-lantern
soul; spirit; willpower; vitality; something as important as one's own life; something invaluable