serious matter; major incident; matter of grave concern; crisis
spoiled; spoilt; ruined; loss of face
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
address (e.g. of house); residence; domicile
difficult to ...; hard to ...
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
belt (waist, seat, etc.); strap; belt; zone; drive belt; machine belt
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
stole; scarf; stall (of an engine or aircraft); stall (cattle)
skin; body (in the context of intimate bodily contact); surface; grain (e.g. of wood); disposition; temperament
bare (naked) body; complexion (e.g. face)
unbecoming; improper; unsuitable; ill-matched; unworthy of
to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback
exercise; physical training; appeal; campaign; motion; movement
tuft (of hair, threads, etc.); fringe; bunch (of grapes, bananas, etc.); cluster (of flowers); segment (of a tangerine, etc.); section
uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
odd; strange; queer; peculiar
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
nodding; greeting (with eyes)
race (of people); type of person
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
front part; frontage; facade; initial pledge (e.g. election); opening slogan
curiosity; inquisitiveness
indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited; listless
insincere smile; ingratiating smile; polite smile; forced smile
error; mistake; fault; sin; wrongdoing; offense
favour; favor; obligation; debt of gratitude
person concerned; interested party; related party
briskly; quickly; promptly