the other day; lately; recently
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
pointing out; identification
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
to put on (one's head); to wear; to be covered with (dust, snow, etc.); to pour (water, etc.) on oneself; to bear (e.g. someone's debts, faults, etc.); to take (blame); to overlap (e.g. sound or color)
following (e.g. someone's opinion); being servile to; adherence; compliance; emulation; mimicking
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
meeting; assembly; gathering; congregation; convention; rally
topic of discussion; agenda
to some extent; to a certain extent
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
special order (goods); custom (made); bespoke
belt (worn around the waist); (machine) belt; belt; zone
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
we'll cross that bridge when we get there; we'll think about it when the time comes
sticky; thickly (e.g. painted); heavily (applied); all over (pasting, stamping, etc.); clinging (e.g. of a person); following around
(school) girlish taste (for things that are sweet, cute, romantic, etc.); interest in young girls (rather than adult women)
fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material
adviser; advisor; consultant; school club supervisor (usu. a teacher); school club manager
generally; on the whole; general; rough; outline; main points
womanly; ladylike; feminine
decoration; ornament; trimmings
not understanding; not knowing
clothing and accessories; attire
shape; form; appearance; style; state; situation
private; personal life; (one's) privacy
soldier; combatant; warrior
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit