chain (bicycle, measuring, tire, etc.); chain (store, hotel, etc.)
skull (esp. weatherbeaten, used as symbol of death); death's head; cranium
cross (for crucifixion); the Cross (of Christ)
to return a favor (favour); to repay
joyful (news, event, etc.); joyous; delightful (e.g. result); pleasing (e.g. sight); gratifying; welcome
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
sulky look (often with puffed cheeks); sullen look; pout; glower
jersey (fabric); jersey; (sports) uniform top; sweatsuit; tracksuit; Jersey (cattle)
outer; outerwear; overgarment
assortment; product lineup
imposition (i.e. of rules, of a decision); compulsion
cushion to soften the blow; something that cushions the blow
men's (fashion, wear, etc.); men
to be confusing; to be different from what one is used to
loose; slack; gentle (slope, curve); slow (speed); lenient; liberal
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)
shade; tone; tinge; hue; colour; color
person who tends to find things bothersome; person who does not like to make an effort
jacket; book jacket; dust cover; CD jacket; record jacket
hooded sweatshirt; hoodie; hoody; hooded jacket; parka; anorak
fierce look; frightening look; tough look; aggressive attitude; coercive attitude; taking a hard line
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
to brighten; to grow light
neither this nor that; being at a loss; humming and hawing; shilly-shallying
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
to begrudge doing; to find bothersome
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe; not completely displeasing; fairly pleasing
winter clothing; winter wear; winter goods
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
tempura donburi; tempura served over a bowl of rice; (in comedy) repeating the same gag or silly line
fool; idiot; dotage; senility; touched in the head (from); out of it (from)
careful selection; careful screening; hand-picking
another thing; other things; another man's property
loungewear; comfortable clothing worn at home
to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence
-ing and -ing (e.g. "coming and going"); doing such things as ...; expresses a command; (arch.) to be; (arch.) indicates completion or continuation of an action
bored; having nothing to do; idle
to stick; to get stuck; to be unavailable; to be busy; to be piled up (e.g. of work); to halt (in one's speech)