before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
taking no notice; ignoring; not even looking at
whim; caprice; whimsy; fickle; moody; uneven temper
splendid; nice; sufficient; fine (in the sense of "I'm fine"); well enough; OK
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
to; for; in order to; for; as for; regarding
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
not understanding; not knowing
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
to give one's name (as); to introduce oneself (as); to claim to be; to call oneself; to reveal oneself (as); to admit to being
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
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at)
rather; better; instead; if anything
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
in that way; like that; that way
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
to pick up; to find; to gather
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
star (usu. not including the Sun); planet (usu. not including Earth); star (glyph, symbol, shape); star (actor, player, etc.); small dot; spot; star point (in go)
to run about; to rush about
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
warp; curvature; curve; arch
banker (gambling); bookmaker; person who runs a gambling den; manager; boss
someone who gets in the way without serving any useful purpose; fly in the ointment; buttinsky; third wheel
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
lateness; tardiness; arriving late