... being the case; (precisely) because ...; as might be expected from ...
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
to get tired of; to lose interest in; to be fed up with; to have enough
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
costume; fancy dress; masquerade; converted (cruiser)
innocent look; nonchalant look; look of ignorance; air of innocence
to put clothes on (someone); to dress; to cover; to coat; to pin (e.g. a crime on someone); to lay (blame)
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
pink; erotic (usually used in relation to the sex industry); blue; pornographic
to draw an arc (e.g. with a compass); to describe an arc (e.g. through the air)
best man; groomsman; bridesmaid; second (e.g. in a duel)
polite; courteous; hospitable
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
formal dress; ceremonial dress; morning dress; evening dress; dress suit
array; muster; line-up; full force
to entertain; to make welcome
tailoring; dressmaking; sewing; making; preparation
some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
bolt from the blue; great surprise
to select; to choose; to diagnose (an illness); to judge; to liken to something else; to regard as something else (e.g. to use another person as a mirror); to see someone off
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
summoning; calling; riding; (high-quality) silk crepe (fabric)
while looking on in blank amazement; before one's very eyes; before one knew what was happening