before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
taking no notice (of); showing no interest (in); paying no attention (to); ignoring completely
whim; caprice; fancy; capricious; fickle; whimsical
to run away; to flee; to avoid (a question, responsibility, etc.); to evade; to win without being overtaken; to hold off the other contenders (until the finish)
splendid; nice; sufficient; satisfactory; not needing (any more of something); (already) having enough
Mr; Mrs; Miss; politeness marker
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
to; for; in order to; for; as for; regarding
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
not understanding; not knowing
to lose; to be defeated; to give in (to); to yield; to be inferior (to); to be second (to)
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
to give one's name (as); to introduce oneself (as); to claim to be; to call oneself; to reveal oneself (as); to admit to being
to match; to be a match for; to rival; to equal; to compare with
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at); to be intimidated; to feel daunted
rather; better; instead; if anything
will (to do something); drive; motivation; enthusiasm; eagerness
to enjoy; to take pleasure in; to have a good time; to look forward to
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool
shape; form; appearance; style; state; situation
to take (someone to a place); to take (someone) with one; to take along; to lead away
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
in that way; like that; that way
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
no; you're welcome; not at all; don't mention it
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
basis; grounds; base (of operations); base (of a group of stones)
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
to pick up; to gather; to find (and pick up; something someone has dropped); to select; to choose; to get (unexpectedly); to hit upon (luck, an opportunity, etc.)
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
star (usu. excluding the Sun); planet (usu. excluding Earth); star (glyph, symbol, shape); asterisk; star (actor, player, etc.); dot; spot
to run about; to rush about
both (people); the two of them
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
warp; curvature; bend; curve (of a sword)
banker (gambling); bookmaker; person who runs a gambling den; manager; boss
interferer; meddler; buttinsky
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
lateness; tardiness; arriving late