before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
whether you like it or not; no matter what one may do; in any event; in any case; (lit.) whether you laugh or cry
as (one pleases, one is told, etc.); wherever (e.g. one's feet take one); according to
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
to flap (wings); to spread one's wings; to go out into the world
independence; autonomy; self-reliance
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
with a clatter; with a rattle; (almost) empty; (mostly) vacant; raspy (voice); gravelly; with a gargle
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
dress coordination; costume coordination; fitting session; costume fitting
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
best; supreme; wonderful; highest; maximum; most
wallpaper; wallpaper; background image; desktop image
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to be captivated (by); to be infatuated (with)
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
mixed with; mingled with; interspersed with; dashed with; sprinkled with
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
favorite (to win); favourite; one's heart's desire; first choice; chocolate given to a man on Valentine's day out of genuine sentiment
rival candidate; rival; opponent; rival horse
pleased to meet you; how do you do; my regards (to someone); my greetings; best wishes
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
professional; pro; program; production; proletarian; proletariat
to show signs of; to appear
unreasonable request; asking for something unreasonable
major subject; special study
surroundings; environs; circumference
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
same trade; same business; same profession
can't go on like this; can't stand it anymore; can't take it any longer