before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
to shrug (shoulders); to duck (head); to draw back (body)
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
one's eyes; (pair of) eyes
to look away; to avert one's eyes; to avoid facing (e.g. reality)
to put something on top of another thing; to superimpose
to melt (and become soft or liquid); to be enchanted (by); to be charmed; to be bewitched
illusion; hallucination; misapprehension; misconception; misunderstanding
passionate; ardent; enthusiastic
encroachment; invasion; erosion (e.g. of market share, rights); erosion; corrosion
another; different; something else
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
to bite (at); to snap at; to snap at (someone); to flare up at; to jump down (someone's) throat
improper; immodest; disgraceful; shameful; vulgar; low
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to whirl (in the wind); to flutter (about); to swirl
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve; to transfer (phone call)
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
putting one's hands behind one's back; having one's hands behind one's back; behind; rear; back
handcuffs; hand shackles; restrictions; restraints
to swell (from inflammation); to become swollen
limply; wearily; listlessly; languidly; exhaustedly; unenergetically
to kneel (in respect); to genuflect
assault; outrage; act of violence; rape (by force); sexual assault
(are you) alright?; (are you) OK?
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
to wrench open; to break open; to pry open; to prise open; to force open
tightly (hold, squeeze, etc.); firmly; forcefully (e.g. push); hard
to carry (something) under cover; to carry concealed
measure; step; dealing with; medical treatment
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
spotless integrity; absolute honesty; uprightness
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
to soak (into); to permeate; to sting (of a wound, sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (e.g. with vice); to be steeped (e.g. with prejudice)
to lay down; to wear (a sword, etc.) at one's side
far from; anything but; not at all ... but rather ...; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
cruelty; coldheartedness; relentless; ruthless
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
salary; pay; medical care; treatment; advance preparation