before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
to reach the point where ...; to come to ...; to come to be that ...; to start to ...; to begin to ...
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
to open; to undo; to bloom; to unfold; to open (for business, e.g. in the morning); to be wide (gap, etc.); to widen
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
to look at again; to re-examine (policy, estimate, plan, etc.); to review; to get a better opinion of; to see in a more positive light; to improve
adds force to a statement, decision or conclusion; indicates command; (strongly) emphasizes the previous word; adds focus; some- (e.g. something, someone)
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to be on edge; to be nervous; to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
heartwarming; pleasant; charming; amusing
meeting face-to-face; seeing in person; facing (each other); opposing (traffic, etc.); confronting
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
to behave; to conduct oneself; to act; to treat (someone) to (food or drink); to entertain (e.g. to lunch)
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
gentle; quiet; mild; quiet (color, pattern, etc.); sober
course (of events); development; progress; market order; order without limit
to watch over; to keep watch over; to keep an eye on; to watch intently; to stare; to gaze
particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
close; intimate; on good terms
appeal (e.g. for peace); plea; appeal (of something); attractiveness; appeal (to the referee); emphasizing
opinion; view; comment; scolding; reprimand; rebuke
illusion; hallucination; misapprehension; misconception; misunderstanding
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
he; she; that guy; that; that one; that thing
to lure (someone) toward one; to lure (into); to entice
trend; tendency; movement; attitude
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
analysis; analytical study; parsing; parse
certain; one; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
termination (of a contract); cancellation; rescinding; lifting (of a ban, sanctions, etc.); removal; release (from obligations)
arranged; taken care of; settled; completed; finished
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation