before one knows; unnoticed; unawares
groan; moan; growl; roar; hum (of a machine, power lines, etc.); drone (e.g. of an engine)
to strain (one's ears, eyes); to prick up (one's ears)
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
to flutter (in the wind); to wave; to turn over; to flip over; to suddenly change (attitude, opinion, etc.); to suddenly switch
piercing; shrill; noisy; loud; clamorous; wild
pirate flag; black flag; Jolly Roger
deliberate hindrance; obstruction
practicality; utility; usefulness
dainty; delicate; slender; fragile (e.g. furniture); delicate; frail
heavenly nymph; celestial maiden; beautiful and kind woman
angel's raiment; robe of feathers; wings of birds or insects; plumage of birds; type of bug
bridge (e.g. on a warship)
to throw up (e.g. mud); to splash (up); to flip up; to tip up; to raise sharply (e.g. prices); to hike
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
impudence; cheekiness; impertinence
well-cooked; well-done; browned
to hang down (from); to dangle; to be within one's reach; to dangle (before one's eyes); to be completely reliant on; to be entirely dependent on
(hand) weapon; (arch.) one's forte; (arch.) one's special skill; (arch.) weapon one is skilled in using
small-sized; small-scale; miniature; small; little; tiny
cross; cross shape; sign of the cross
for better or worse; for good and bad; regardless of merit; both good and bad
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
here and there; little by little; sporadically; dots; spots
to throw at; to fling at; to hurl at; to hurl (abuse, insults, etc.) at; to use (rough language) with (someone)
fixed date; appointed day
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
chastity; virtue; fidelity
emotion; feeling; atmosphere; mood; spirit
instability; insecurity; crankiness
gift; boon; godsend; (good) result; fruit (e.g. of one's efforts)
rowdy fellow; tough; bully; ruffian
talking while standing; standing around talking