before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
(with a) thump; (hanging) straight down
to be soaked in; to be flooded; to be submerged; to be immersed in (joy, memories, alcohol, etc.); to give oneself over to; to bask in
from out of nowhere; from who knows where
you (plural); all of you; you all
station square; station plaza
female university student; female college student
make-up; makeup; cosmetics
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly
fashion; fad; vogue; prevalence (e.g. of a disease)
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
conduct; behavior; behaviour; being pregnant
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
jacket; book jacket; dust cover; CD jacket; record jacket
carnivore; carnivorous animal
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
carving; engraving; chiselled features
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
area of the field one is supposed to (or able to) defend; (one's) field; (one's) scope; one's type; kind of person one is attracted to
plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick
tough measure; firm step; strong measure
you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs; you can't solve a problem without making some sacrifice
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate
slut; floozie; ho; bitch; witch; overbearing woman
victory or defeat; issue (of battle); outcome
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
consciousness; awareness; relief; calm
(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious
mechanism; machinery; trick; dodge; mechanical doll; string puppet