self-consciousness; self-awareness
without noticing; before one realizes; before one is aware of
demon; devil; evil spirit; -crazed person; -obsessed person; fiend
to take advantage (of somebody's weaknesses, carelessness, etc.); to impose on
long ago; a long time ago; already
to keep one's mouth shut; to refuse to talk
to trust; to relax one's guard (around)
the point just before; the point of doing; the verge of happening
to shoot through something (wall, body, etc.); to pierce (e.g. with an arrow or a look)
complexion; colour; color; blood red
bubble; foam; froth; head on beer
clear; plain; distinct; obvious; evident; articulate
to stick to; to cling to; to adhere to
to come unstuck from; to peel off; to come off
to run counter to; to go against; to disobey; to infringe
to wait and see; to see how the land lies
invisibly; secretly; privately
to carry in one's hand; to carry with one; to have on one's person; to take along (someone); to take (someone) with one; to be accompanied by
care; precaution; guarding; caution
safety zone; buffer (e.g. against defeat)
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
baggage; luggage; burden; albatross around one's neck; excess baggage
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
reward; compensation; collateral; security; turning to look behind
before one's own eyes; from under one's very nose; without doing anything; without resistance; helplessly; negligently
letting (someone) die without helping
dead person; (the) deceased; (the) dead; casualties
repayment; reimbursement; refund; redemption
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
end of life; death; annihilation
quick; fast; rapid; swift; prompt; streamlined
top-heavy; big-headed; overly-theoretical
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity
blushing; getting red in the face; embarrassment
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)
attempt; trial; experiment; endeavour (endeavor); effort; venture
heedless of danger; braving dangers
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly