headgear; headdress; (novelty) mask; head mask
strange incident; unusual occurrence; rare event; grave (and unexpected) incident; serious event; accident
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
hopeless; futile; no use; beyond help; cannot be done
whistling (wind); blowing; fluttering (in the wind); waving; staggering; tottering
supervision; control; superintendence; director; superintendent; supervisor
territory; domain; dominion; possession; sphere of action
ignoring; bypassing; doing something without consultation; going over someone's head
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
to be flexible; to be accommodating
flourish of trumpets; fanfare
losing initiative; being forestalled; moving second; person with the second move; gote; move that does not require an immediate response from the opponent
stallion brought close to a mare to test her readiness to mate; stalking horse; spoiler
rough-and-ready (medical) treatment; drastic remedy; drastic treatment; drastic measures; drastic steps
beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly
competition; contest; rivalry; competition (between organisms or species)
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
youngster; neophyte; greenhorn
to curry favour (with); to play up (to); to cozy up (to); to butter up
face; mug; surface; cheek meat; (arch.) cheek; (arch.) cheeks
to cave in; to become depressed; to sink
next term; next period; next version; next release
to act self-importantly; to be arrogant; to be high-handed; to puff up
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
one's dearest wish; Buddha's vow to save humanity
good-for-nothing; spineless; gutless; spiritless; feckless; pluckless
beginning of the year; early in the New Year
season; the times; opportunity; occasion
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
best; extra-fine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; jumping and slashing (e.g. at an enemy)
hot topic; talk of the town
(arriving at the) final stop (of a bus, train, etc.); (reaching the) end of the line
model; prototype; archetype; (sewing) pattern