summoning; calling; riding; (high-quality) silk crepe (fabric)
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
ecstatically; spellbound; with rapt attention; abstractedly; absentmindedly; absorbedly
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
to make something be done in time
everyday clothes; ordinary clothes; casual wear; informal dress
inside out; upside down; flip side; opposite; contrary
coat; tunic; jacket; outer garment
moderate; proper; just right
yellowish; tinged with yellow
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
neat (neatly); tidy; trim
umbrella; parasol; something shaped like an umbrella or a conical hat; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
specialization; specialisation
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
washing; laundry; relaxing; taking a break
pile; heap; counter for things that are stacked, piled up (or layered, etc.); layers of clothing worn under one's overcoat; combination of colors created by layering of garments (colours)
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
connotation; comprehension; intension; inclusion; containment within
when; how soon; how long until
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
impatient; tantalized; tantalised; irritated; chagrined; chagrinned
anxiously; impatiently; worriedly; fretting; getting worked up
to partition; to divide; to direct; to manage; to settle accounts; to assume a crouching posture (at the start of a bout)
to get encouraged; to become heightened in spirits; to recover one's strength
to crowd (a house); to throng to (a door)
push; pushing; weight; pressure; authority; forcefulness
fine weather; splendid weather
reluctant to; not inclined to; disinclined; unwilling
I see; that's right; indeed
good family; better-class home
at first; initially; in the beginning
vulgar; indecent; coarse; crude
being on the ropes; losing ground