to tear off; to strip; to rob
autumn colours; fall colors; leaves turning red; red leaves; leaves turning yellow; yellow leaves
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
to weigh on one's mind; to be worried about (something)
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
comparatively; relatively
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
speciality; specialty; subject of study; expert; area of expertise
two classes; double; two sets
almost; roughly; approximately
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
permanent stationing; staying permanently; resident (program, file, etc.)
guard; sentinel; garrison
party; group; crew; company (of troops); corps; unit
to be enrolled (in a college, course of study, etc.); to be a member (of an organization)
carelessly; inattentively
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
periodic; regular; routine
mimesis; mimicry; camouflage
snake; serpent; large snake
to catch and tie up; to apprehend; to entangle; to trap; to brush out (e.g. dust, fur, plaque); to extract
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
twentieth day of the month; twenty days
insect; bug; worm; roundworm; one's emotions; one's feelings; nervousness
type; pattern; shape; similar type; similar pattern
swallowing whole; swallowing without chewing; taking something in without fully understanding it; accepting without reservation; accepting something as-is
to suffer an embarrassing defeat
never ceasing; never ending; endless
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
to consist of; to be made up of; to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on
guarantee of safety; ensuring safety
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
hunting ground; hunting preserve
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful