taboo; day, time, direction, words, etc. that must be avoided; contraindication
whitewashing; glossing over; lip service; deftly finishing up; putting on the final touches
(on) one's own; (by) oneself
performance (e.g. music, dance, pantomime, etc.)
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
conceit; hubris; vanity; presumption
and; thereupon; because of that
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to cut up; to cleave; to spare (time, money, etc.); to use part of something; (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
and; thereupon; because of that
barrier; protective wall; obstacle; hindrance; imaginary shield that gives one invincibility or immunity
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
helmet (of a warrior); headpiece
gauntlet (used in Kendo); bracer; fencing glove
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop
expression; presentation; representation; notation
to begin to overflow; to start overflowing; to pour out
standard; set; routine; decided
(physical) appearance (of a person); one's face and figure
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
hitting a ball; batting; stroke
advantage; benefit; profit; interest
to raise one's voice; to shout
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
concealment; hiding; ambush; incubation; latency; dormancy
the vertical; height; front-to-back; length; north-to-south; vertical (relationship)
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
to screw; to twist; to distort; to parody; to torture; to wrest
to get stuck with (some job); to end up with (something unpleasant)
several shots; several blows
Slow (Kylie Minogue song)
locational advantage; advantageous position
drawing; picture; diagram; sight; scene
chief; main; principal; major
one's hand (when playing cards); name tag; nameplate; wallet-sized (photo)
having no choice; at a loss for what to do; at one's wits' end