before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
to soften; to calm down; to be eased; to be mitigated; to subside; to abate
to put on clothes; to wear clothes; to be the personification of
easy; simple; easygoing; lighthearted; simplistic
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
(doing) together; one lump; one mixture; the same; identical; (at) the same time
(dance) partner; (work) partner; partner; spouse
to (see and) choose; to select; to diagnose (as); to judge; to estimate; to liken (to)
to cheer up; to be encouraged (by); to be in high spirits
to put on a bold front; to act big; to be unyielding; to act formally; to act stiffly
natural posture (esp. in judo); natural stance; natural attitude; relaxed manner; calm manner
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
to take care; to mind; to be attentive
salesperson; shop assistant; hawker; (arch.) male prostitute
to entrust (to someone); to leave (in someone's hands)
serving customers; looking after visitors; reception
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with (skillfully); handling (well); managing
food delivery service; catering; walk-on part (in a play or film); background actor; extra
putting one's life on the line; staking one's life (on); risking one's life; life and death situation
usually; ordinarily; always; continuous; 24-hour (operation, care, etc.); constant
to settle down; to get a steady job; to marry and raise a family; to attire oneself; to outfit oneself
to take a breather; to take a break
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
to take (someone to a place); to take (someone) with one; to take along; to lead away
reward; prize; treat; delight; small joy
to smile broadly; to grin widely
suddenly; in a flash; quickly; conspicuously; prominently; showily
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
choice; selection; option
old; former; the old; old things; old times; bygone days
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
to show respect for; to revere; to honour; to honor; to worship; to hold in esteem
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
to accept; to receive; to agree
it's OK to ...; it's best to ...; it's alright to ...
everyday life; daily life
maximum preference; maximum priority; priority handling
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
to explain; to preach; to advocate; to persuade; to prevail upon; to reason with
going around in circles; circling a temple; roll-call vote