before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
snow shoveling (shovelling); snow clearing; snow removal; snow shovel; snow plow; snow plough
one after another; in rapid succession
to fall and pile up (e.g. snow); to lie thick
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
to take away; to carry away
to revel in trouble and discord; to be bent on making trouble; to like starting fights
picture dealer; commercial art gallery
Machisu; Matisse; Matthies
black; black (coffee); without cream or milk; exploitative (esp. of employees); overly harsh; boldface
institution; establishment; facility; home (for elderly, orphans, etc.)
cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
(one's) exclusive use; private use; dedicated use; use for a particular purpose; exclusive use (of particular products); using only (e.g. a certain brand)
storehouse; warehouse; godown
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
person in the same line of business; people in the same trade; the trade; the profession
lone wolf; loner; self-reliant person
wolf (Canis lupus); wolf in sheep's clothing; womanizer
to speak badly (of); to speak ill (of); to bad-mouth
to lose sight of (one's companions); to stray from; to miss (one's chance to ...)
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
separate; scattered; apart
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
one's family (home) background (environment)
feeling; sense; impression
extinction; extinguishment; disappearance; annihilation
mud; slush; (wet) dirt; thief
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
being too late; losing one's final chance