difficult to approach; inaccessible
mischief; prank; mischievous; naughty; pastime; hobby
artificial feeding (of wild animals); accustoming (a wild animal) to accepting food from humans; hand-feeding; to win someone over (with food); to butter up
short steps; mincing stride; crotch; groin; thigh
pointy hat; cone-shaped hat; pixie hat
bashfully; hesitantly; fidgety; restlessly; squirming; wriggling
with a momentary flash of light
trick; plot device; mystery-fiction trope
flight; desertion; escape
opportunely; conveniently; at the right time
flaring up; burning hotly; flying into a rage; losing one's cool; opening suddenly and widely (e.g. eyes, mouth); (arch.) acting resolutely
soft to the touch (e.g. fur, feathers); fluffy; to stroke (something fluffy); to rub; to pat
dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris); canine; squealer; rat; loser; asshole
tail (of an animal); tail end; tip
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
wolf (Canis lupus); wolf in sheep's clothing; womanizer
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
bringing; taking; carrying
several (objects, usu. from two to six)
raisins; currants; dried grapes
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise
flavour; flavor; taste; charm; appeal; interest
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
bundle; package; parcel; counter for wrapped objects
to diffuse; to spread throughout; to prevail; to become widespread; to reach everyone
in the confusion of the moment; taking advantage of the confused state of affairs
to cram; to stuff; to jam; to squeeze; to pack; to crowd
to go crazy (esp. of a situation or thing); to get out of hand; to end up in an extreme state
wrapping; lapping (i.e. grinding, polishing)
hogging; having all to oneself; monopolising; monopolizing
to miss (one's chance to ...)
to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile
arrangement; handling; measures; management; discretion
civil war; insurrection; rebellion; domestic conflict
outbreak (e.g. of war); outburst; sudden occurrence
to continue to hold; to hold on to (for a long period); to maintain; to keep
entering (government) service; attendance (at one's office); presenting oneself for duty