before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
without compensation; without reward; without pay; free (of charge)
popular; folksy; plebeian; ordinary; unpretentious
territory; domain; dominion; possession; sphere of action
opening to the public; making available to the public; exhibiting; unveiling; release (of a film, information, etc.); disclosure
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
dealing appropriately (with a situation); taking proper measures; handling (an issue) carefully; making the best of (a bad bargain)
to wither; to wilt; to droop; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to be depressed
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
management; administration; operation
violence; reckless action; (an) outrage
gradually; by degrees; little by little; step by step
stock; inventory; having in stock; being in stock
cloudiness; cloudy weather; fog (on a mirror, glasses, etc.); cloud (e.g. in marble); gloom; dejection
treat (esp. food and drink); entertainment; treating someone (to a meal); gorgeous dinner; feast; excellent food
outflow; effluence; efflux; outflow (of people, capital, etc.); drain (of gold, talent, etc. from a country); leak (e.g. of personal information)
to count on; to expect; to put confidence in; to trust in; to depend on
annoying; infuriating; provoking; irritating; aggravating; vexing
the person concerned; the person in question; the said person
dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp
to take a breather; to take a break
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
to put on (clothing); (lit.) to put (one's arms) through the sleeves
(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
fold; pleat; folds (e.g. of a mountain); crease; (hidden) detail; nuance
heresy; nonconformism; heathenism; paganism
to court; to woo; to approach defiantly
(home) tutor; private tutor; private teacher
tuck (clothing, sewing); tuck (diving, gymnastics)
dividing for administrative purposes; partition; division
as affairs stand; judging from the present situation; as things are now
to work hard; to work diligently; to do one's best; to try one's hardest
dynasty; reign; period; epoch; court; North Korea
salary; pay; medical care; treatment; advance preparation
to be worth it; to pay; to be profitable
shirt (undergarment); undershirt; singlet; shirt (outerwear; usu. with collar and buttons)
off the shoulder (e.g. top, dress, etc.)