before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
conceit; hubris; vanity; presumption
two places; two spots; two locations; two parts; two passages
line-marking machine; line marker
flexible; lithe; soft; pliable
structure; construction; arrangement; plan; plot; contrivance
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
important point; point to make note of
to complain; to lodge a complaint
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor
iron wall; impregnable fortress; impregnable; invulnerable; unassailable
standing; reserve; always having ready
body; body blow (in boxing)
about; roughly; generally; on the whole; completely; quite
to send (something unsolicited); to send without the receiver's request
on the occasion of; circumstances; juncture
to meet; to meet up; to rendezvous; to join (of roads, rivers, etc.); to flow together
seeing off; sending off; funeral; escapement
integrated circuit; IC; interchange
making do; getting by (somehow); managing
affliction; hardship; difficulty; suffering; trouble
trouble; problem; mess; difficulty; nuisance
giving something a try because it will not do any harm
model (of machine, device); model of aircraft; type of aircraft
real intention; true motive; true meaning
to resound; to make a stir
tow rope; bell rope; dog lead; lanyard; sash cord
favorite; favourite; habitually used
under one's arm; (in) the armpit
bent back; hunchback; stoop
warrior; soldier; courageous person; strong person
fastidiousness; enthusiasm for one thing; meticulousness; susceptibility for a stiffening of the shoulders
immersing oneself in; being absorbed in; devoting oneself to; giving oneself up entirely to
advertisement; advertising; announcement; notice
running fast; double time; cantering; doing things in a hurry
high-spirited; cheerful; assertive; vigorous