before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
rumination; regurgitation; chewing the cud; turning over in one's mind; thinking over something; pondering
running continuously; firing in rapid succession
one's share; one's portion
bread; (sweet) pastry; staff of life; one's bread
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
first thing in the morning
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
stomach; breadbasket; inner man; dietary needs
to have a meal; to take a meal
swimming area (in the ocean); swimming beach; seawater baths
beginning of autumn; beginning of fall
deserted (esp. store, market, town, streets); quiet; inactive (business, trade, etc.); slack; idle; free
here and there; in twos and threes; sporadically; now and then; from time to time; occasionally
tumult; great noise; clatter; hustle and bustle
to break on the shore and retreat (of a wave)
carelessly (throwing, tossing, etc.); nonchalantly; casually
water's edge; beach; foreshore
to run; to dash; to gallop (on horseback); to canter; (arch.) to advance (against one's enemy); (arch.) to charge (on horseback)
wild; uninhibited; extravagant; rampant
to quit (a shady business); to wash one's hands of; to cut one's ties with; to wash one's feet
go on!; right!; here goes!
to sprinkle water on (something); to spray water on; to splash water on; to hinder; to hamper; to stifle
fighting back; returning fire; counter-attack; responding to an attack; accepting a challenge
to take seriously; to believe in; to fall for
to shrug (shoulders); to duck (head); to draw back (body)
brightness; brilliance; brilliancy; radiance; glitter
to feign composure; to act like one has (time, money, strength, etc.) to spare
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
to sprinkle water on (something); to spray water on; to splash water on; to hinder; to hamper; to stifle
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
face; looks; vestiges; trace
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
to be submerged; to be soaked; to be pickled; to be well seasoned; to be totally immersed (in a condition, e.g. laziness)
state; condition; the way things should be; ideal state; truth
hygienic; healthy; healthful; sanitary