before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
to sit for an examination
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
promotion (school, military, etc.)
to attack; to assault; to challenge; to take on; to be bold; to be audacious
fast; quick; easy; simple; as soon as ...; the moment ...
to go with (a companion); to hang out with; to do together
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
another helping; second helping; seconds; other paw!
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
speaking by proxy; speaking for (someone else); payment by proxy; compensation by proxy; acting for (someone else); carrying out (on someone's behalf)
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
subordinate work; assistant; domestic duties; servant; maid
training; education; stocking up; laying in; preparation (e.g. ingredients); girl studying to become a geisha
kitchen knife; (arch.) cooking; (arch.) food
had better ...; had better not ...
to announce; to tell; to sentence; to order
sentence; judgment; judgement; pronouncement; order; command
I feel that ...; I feel as though ...; I have a feeling that ...; I have the impression that ...; I think that ...
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
memorization; memorisation; learning by heart
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
condo; condominium; condominium apartment
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
one (thin, flat object); one sheet
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
occupation (i.e. field of regular employment); steady job; regular work
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
to bring someone happiness; to make someone happy
to not give in; to be obstinate; to be stubborn; to be perverse
shopping district; shopping street; downtown
daily necessities; everyday item