before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
what with this and that; for a number of reasons
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
possible; likely; probable
late at night; at a late hour
messenger; envoy; emissary
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
ambush; lying in wait for an ambush
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
finishing blow; coup de grâce
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
to summon; to call (e.g. phone); to convene; to invoke (e.g. subroutine); to call; to open (e.g. a file)
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
no matter what; whatever you say; in the end
something unusual; something wrong; mishap; accident; serious condition (e.g. after an injury); different situation
granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman
wooden doll; blockhead; good-for-nothing
two (long cylindrical things)
to chop off; to snip off; to cut off (e.g. a conversation); to fire (a person)
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
to rest; to suspend; to give relief
obstinate; stubborn; headstrong
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
correction; rectification; mending; repair
to have a drink; to have a few drinks
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
muscle; tendon; vein; artery; fiber; fibre; line
complete bed rest; complete rest and quiet
without (doing); instead of; if (it) isn't done; if (one) doesn't do ...; if not ...; unless ...
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag