to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to become engrossed in; to become absorbed in; to become frayed and dishevelled (of hair, grass, etc.); to be fluffy
to be in focus; to come into focus
a glance; a look; a glimpse
just as; right after; in the act of; as soon as; at that moment
to be ready to cry; to be on the point of tears
underwear; underclothes; lingerie; chemise; singlet
to wear (multiple layers of clothes); to wear underneath; to dress up (esp. in formal clothes); to attire oneself (in); to break in (through repeated wearing); to wear in
of no use; useless; not fit for purpose
attachment (esp. to things); love; affection; fondness
to buy a replacement; to replace (with a new purchase)
brand-new article; new item
back-to-back; facing in opposite directions; two sides of the same coin; inextricably linked (esp. with something dangerous or undesirable); on bad terms; at odds
simple; plain; modest; frugal; reserved
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
large hole; big deficit; heavy losses; long-shot win (in horse racing, etc.); big winnings (on a long shot)
(practice of) simplicity and frugality; scrimping and saving
to make it a principle to ...; to aim at doing
make-up; makeup; cosmetics; decoration; dressing; veneer
heavy equipment; heavily equipped; heavily armed; heavily armored
dress; outfit; getup; to dress oneself; to outfit oneself
dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked; (far) better; exceptional
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
(made of) leather; leather-bound
gaiters; leggings; puttees
shin guards; shin pads; greaves; leggings
defense; defence; defensive preparations
to neglect; to ignore; to disregard; to make light of
won't (hasn't, isn't, doesn't, etc.); won't you
silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
military provisions and cavalry horse fodder
mortal enemy; object of fierce hatred or intense aversion; (lit.) one's parent's killer
to slap down; to knock down; to floor
to break (by kicking); to kick down (e.g. a door); to kick open; to smash through (e.g. the enemy); to rout
both (people); the two of them
hair on the back of one's head
to bend; to flutter; to wave; to yield to; to be swayed by; to bow to
clever; bright; sharp; wise; intelligent; sagacious
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
to jump on (a horse); to jump onto (a bus, train, etc.); to jump into (a taxi)
banter; raillery; ridicule; teasing; making fun of