collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)
just to make sure; just to be sure; for confirmation; just in case; for caution's sake; by way of precaution
hurdle; hurdle race; hurdles; hurdle; obstacle
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
from now; from this moment; henceforth
change; alternation; rotation; replacement; substitution; shift
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
occurrence; incidence; generation (of power, heat, etc.); production; ontogeny; development
correct answer; right solution; correct interpretation; right decision; right choice; appropriate judgement
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
black; black stone; guilt; guilty person
mule (animal); mule (women's footwear); spinning mule; Compton's mule
white; innocence; innocent person; blank space; white stone; white dragon tile; skewered grilled pig intestine
off the shoulder (e.g. top, dress, etc.)
attire; dress; clothes; clothing; costume; garb
accessory (fashion); jewelry; accessory (audio, car, camera, etc.)
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
attentive; cautious; careful; watchful
arrangement (of resources); deployment; stationing; posting; disposition; configuration
counter for colours; color; colour; (outward) appearance; look; (facial) expression; face
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
to be refined; to be polished; to be stylish; to be sophisticated
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
worry; care; concern; ennui; boredom
to hang one's head; to droop one's head
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
have to (do, be); must (do, be); is indispensable; is absolutely necessary
state of affairs; situation; conditions; circumstances
to throw into; to toss into; to throw-in; to play a throw-in
in any case; at any rate; anyhow; anyway; as you know; for you see
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
that's true; of course; obviously