before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
nasal mucus; dripping nose; snot
to slurp; to sip (loudly); to sniffle; to sniff
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (e.g. endure); stoically
being somewhat excited (agitated)
yell (of encouragement); cheering (esp. for a school sports team)
all of a sudden; suddenly; by chance; unexpectedly
mischievous child; scamp; rascal; elf; imp
if that's the case ...; if so ...; that being the case ...
armed forces; military; (common) soldier; rank-and-file soldier; underling; ordinary employee
with a crack; with a snap; firmly; sharply; precisely; properly
heartwarming; pleasant; charming; amusing
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to smile sweetly (at); to look fondly (at)
to let pass; to allow through; to transmit (e.g. light, sound, etc.); to conduct (electricity); to stick through (e.g. a hole); to force through (e.g. an opening); to connect (e.g. two places)
to fold one's arms; to stand and watch (without interfering); to stand idly by; to lie in wait; to be ready and waiting
to go to ruin; to go under; to fall; to be destroyed; to die out; to become extinct
ceasing to think; refusing to think critically; giving up thinking (for oneself); going blank; mental block; inability to think clearly
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
unmistakable; evident; obvious; certain; beyond doubt
boiling; seething; becoming heated (e.g. of a debate); excitement; soaring (of prices); shooting up
both hands; both arms; ten
to be broken; to break; to break (down); to stop working; to fall through (of a plan, deal, etc.); to collapse
expressing one's mind; speaking out
healthy; robust; strong; solid; durable
damn it; damn; beast; animal; person reborn into the animal realm; brute
every one (of them); (one and) all; without exception; to a man; to the last person
ordinary person; average person; man in the street; everyman; (a) nobody
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex
to dwell (in); to exist (within); to stay (at); to stop (at); to be in the womb (of an unborn child); to be part of a constellation
veteran (e.g. soldier); battle-hardened; seasoned; (of) long military service
to make way for; to make room for; to get out of the way; to pave the way for; to open up opportunity
sermon; preaching; homily; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
to grant; to give; to confer; to teach; to instruct; to impart (knowledge)
purification; cleanup (e.g. of politics); purge
lovely; wonderful; charming; enchanting; nice; great
throwing stones; slingshot; sling