being put off (by someone's words, behaviour, etc.); being taken aback; recoiling (in shock, disgust, etc.); zooming out or pulling the camera back to get a wider image
piling up high (food in a bowl); filling (a bowl); heaped bowl
skull (esp. weatherbeaten, used as symbol of death); death's head; cranium
quickly; swishing; whooshing
sharp (blade, image, mind, etc.); sharp; number sign; hash sign; mechanical pencil
stylish; smart; elegant; chic; refined; trim
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
to finish up; to complete; to finish off; to get through; to polish off
to start with the looks; to get the trappings right as the first step; to start (at the wrong end) by focusing on the superficial
this, that and the other; this and that
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving unattended; neglecting; abandoning
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
designation; specification; assignment; appointment; pointing at
smooth (i.e. without problems)
improper way (of doing); wrong way; unorthodox method; evil course; evil path; heresy
murmur; mutter; murmuring; tweet; Twitter post
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
radiant smile; contented smile
consequence; outcome; result; blame; fault
spirits; excitement; tension; tension (mental strain); anxiety
convenience; handiness; usefulness
(relative) length; advantages and disadvantages; pluses and minuses; strong and weak points
to wear (a sword, decoration, etc.); to carry; to be entrusted with (a mission); to be charged with; to have (a quality, property, etc.); to have a trace of
head (of a line, group, etc.); front; lead; forefront; vanguard
to wear a sword at one's side
customary; conventional; traditional; usual
feeling uneasy; very worried; very anxious; on tenterhooks; on pins and needles
knowledge (of a skill, art, etc.); proficiency; essentials; know-how; preparedness; readiness
to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)
definite; certain; decided; fixed; settled
to go out; to go around; to walk about; to roam
gloomy (e.g. mood); depressing; irritating; troublesome; heavy (weather); cloudy