before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
to come uninvited; to crash (a party); to butt in
to be perturbed; to be agitated
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
to throw open; to leave open
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
(computer) monitor; consumer who comments on products, television programs, etc. (programmes); program or utility that monitors a program or activity
PC; personal computer; prestressed concrete; precast concrete; polycarbonate; political correctness; patrol car
all kinds of things; various things; large number of people
luggage; baggage; burden; payload (of a packet, cell, etc.)
keeping things tidy and in order
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
while; during (the time when)
mark; symbol; to mark; to put a mark on; trademark; paying attention to; focusing on
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
to watch over; to watch attentively
in the meanwhile; during the time
silence (not speaking); muteness
and; moreover; besides; as well as; and on top of that; at the same time
unimpressive; unimpressed
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
gentle breeze; soft wind; breath of air; zephyr
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
tone (of voice); manner of talking
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
vocal sound; tone of voice
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally
expressing emotion; drawing facial expressions
light (color, colour, taste); simple; plain; frank; candid; ingenuous
to feel anxious; to feel nervous; fluttering down; trickling down (e.g. tears); hanging untidily (of hair); straggling
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)