small; fine; detailed; stingy
pattern; figure; state; condition; conjecture of the current situation; the way it seems; model
fallen hair; combings; hair left on comb
in the same way as; just like
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
semi-transparent; translucent
unexpected; surprising; unanticipated; strange; unforeseen
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
to sound shrill (of a voice); to sound high-pitched and excited; to get excited; to become restless; to be thrown too high; to come in high
bad(-tasting); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
married couple; husband and wife; man and wife
astonished; stunned; startled out of one's wits; thunderstruck; open-eyed astonishment
one (thin, flat object); one sheet
light; lamp; counter for electric lights
to hold up over one's head; to hold aloft; to hold over something; to hold (one's hands) out (e.g. towards a fire); to hold up to shade one's eyes, face, etc.
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
personal accessories (ornaments, adornments)
creative work (e.g. artistic, literary)
fictitious; imaginary; fanciful; aerial; overhead
gem; jewel; precious stone
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
article; goods; fine thing; fellow; (arch.) prostitute; (arch.) price
what's on hand; whatever is available
ingredient; (raw) material; unprocessed timber; raw timber; subject matter; topic
diversion (e.g. of funds); appropriation; misappropriation; making use of (for another purpose); reuse; repurpose
to finish up; to complete; to finish off; to get through; to polish off
disguising oneself as a man; dressing as a man (for a woman); male clothing
such ... as; or some such
accessory (fashion); jewelry; accessory (audio, car, camera, etc.)
unpleasant; revolting; feeling sick; feeling unwell; uncomfortable; annoying
to hesitate to; to waver; to be hesitant about
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
dirty; filthy; disordered; messy; indecent (language, etc.); dirty
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
to polish; to shine; to burnish; to refine (a skill, etc.); to improve; to hone
to say; to speak; to tell; to be called