to push in; to force into; to break in (e.g. into a house); to intrude
to push back; to press back; to force back
advance; moving forward; progress
to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
blue-green; turquoise; aqua; (arch.) spirogyra; (arch.) algae forming pond scum
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
along; parallel to; in accordance with
box seat; (restaurant) booth; box (theater, sports stadium, etc.)
to float; to rise to the surface; to stand out; to be visible; to be alienated
detectable; noticeable; recognizable; observable
another kind; different kind; distinct species
layering (clothing); wearing one garment over another
to tie up in a bundle (e.g. straw, hair, bills, letters); to bundle; to govern; to manage; to fold (one's arms); to put together (one's hands)
blond hair; blonde hair; golden hair
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
full dress; formal dress; uniform
to get used to seeing; to become accustomed to seeing; to be familiar with
surely; certainly; no doubt; must
clothes (esp. Western clothes); clothing; dress; counter for doses of medicine, gulps of tea, puffs of a cigarette, etc.
stand-up collar; mandarin collar
formal; stiff; strict; ceremonious
by return; (call or write back) without delay; lapel; cuff; going back; returning; chorus
width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)
waist; waistline; waist measurement
exchange; conversion; replacement; switching (to); switchover
slit; slitting (slicing a sheet of paper, metal, etc. into narrower strips)
leggings (stretchy skin-tight trousers); spats (footwear accessory); gaiters
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
interception (email); wiretap; bug
basics; fundamentals; basis; basically; fundamentally
charming; captivating; bewitching; seductive; coquettish
presence; dignity; corpulence; obesity
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
colour; color; hue; tints
bright and beautiful; gorgeous; showy; prosperous; flourishing; thriving
to mix; to stir; to blend