not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe
to drop like a rock (e.g. of reputation, power, influence); to go down the toilet
barrette; hair clip; hair slide; hair band
gum; rubber; eraser; condom
to compile; to bring together; to weave; to put together; to bring to a conclusion; to wrap up
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
to form; to shape; to make; to mold; to mould; to build up
study; learning; tutorial
arranged; taken care of; settled; completed; finished
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
completion; conclusion; perfect (tense, form, aspect)
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
gym clothes; gym uniform; PE kit
particular; special; exceptional; particularly; especially; exceptionally
coat; tunic; jacket; outer garment
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
naked; bare; uncovered; frank; open; blunt
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
to copy; to imitate; to counterfeit; to forge
to break; to be smashed; to split; to crack; to be divided (opinion, vote, etc.); to split (e.g. of a party); to come to light
one (of a pair); incomplete; imperfect; few; little; off-centre
something like ...; something called ...
outward appearance; exterior appearance; outward show; looks
coat; tunic; jacket; outer garment
wrapping cloth; cloth wrapper
through; non-stop; direct; going straight to
armpit; under one's arm; beside; close to; aside; to the side; off-track
to allot; to allocate; to supply with; to furnish; to fit to; to fasten to
manager (e.g. of a business, an idol, etc.); in a sports team (esp. at school) someone who does the routine drudge work
fight; fighting spirit; fight!; do your best
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
coincident with; while; simultaneously
to chase; to run after; to pursue
choices; alternatives; options
it was, wasn't it?; must have been; I think (it was); how might it have been?
usually; ordinarily; always; continuous; 24-hour (operation, care, etc.); constant
opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open; opening up (e.g. to the public); allowing (public) access
camouflage; disguise; pretense; feigning; masquerade
marathon; long-distance race
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction