Clothing Weather

Fabric: denim, twill, wool, cashmere, cotton, linen, (a)The sky and clouds:
seersucker, gingham, lace, chiffon, tulle, velvet, The high sunlit clouds drifted across a clear blue sky.
velveteen, fleece, flannel, tweed, polyester, jersey, The sky above was full of tumultuous, dark, ragged
corduroy, spandex, leather clouds.
Bottoms: jeans, skinny jeans, cargo pants, flat-front A sky of mackerel clouds, crimson and amber-tinted.
pants, pleated pants, slacks, trousers, overalls, It was a grey afternoon with a dull sky threatening rain.
sweatpants, crop pants, capris, skirt, shorts, board shorts A cloud, ominous and black, drifted over the mountain
Tops: sport shirt, dress shirt, polo shirt, button-down and released a sudden shower.
shirt, tank top, blouse, tunic, long-sleeve, short-sleeve, (b) Sunrise and sunset:
sleeveless, collared, T-shirt, V-neck, scoop-neck, The sun rose in a pool of crimson and gold, spilling
turtleneck, sweatshirt, hoodie, pullover, sweater, light all over the land and the white clouds.
cardigan, sweater set From freezing night, it turned to scorching day as the
Other clothing: dress, gown, frock, uniform, coveralls, sun climbed towards its zenith.
costume, pajamas, bathrobe, robe, vest, jacket, blazer, As the sun set, the few thin strips of clouds on the
coat, apron horizon turned shimmering gold.
Footwear: socks, stockings, shoes, slippers, sandals, flip- It was a lovely walk, with the sun setting behind the
flops, loafers, heels, pumps, boots, ankle boots, riding mountain in a sea of liquid gold.
boots, slouch boots, athletic shoes, sneakers, tennis The sunsets have been glorious lately, all rosy and
shoes, gym shoes, runners salmon- pink.
Accessories: mittens, gloves, hat, cap, head wrap, (c) Lightning and thunder:
bandana, scarf, muffler, necklace, choker, bracelet, ring, Thunder came marching from far away with increasing
earrings, cuffs, cufflinks, purse, clutch, bag, tote, tread.
sunglasses, eyeglasses, glasses Lightning and thunder raged with fury.
Adjectives (appearance): stylish, natty, smart, chic, A flash of forked lightning and a great clap of thunder
classy, elegant, polished, draped, flowing, sheer, casual, came close upon each other.
relaxed, carefree, starched, crisp, sharp, dressy, lacy, A bolt of lightning tore across the sky and a peal of
shiny, shimmering, sparkling, glittery, sloppy, torn, thunder followed.
ripped, tattered, disheveled, slovenly, tacky, (d) Wind and rain:
unkempt, faded, scratchy, worn, frayed, nubby, rough, The wind was sighing and thrashing in the tree tops
smooth, pliable, warm, soft, quilted, knit and the boughs moaned.
Adjectives (patterns): striped, solid, plaid, checked, floral The morning was cold and wet with a brisk wind
print, geometric print sweeping the rain across the land.
A curtain of rain beat down from the heavens.
(e) The moon:
 Idiom Meaning Go back to the Start over
A blessing in a good thing that seemed bad at drawing board
disguise first Hang in there Don't give up
A dime a dozen Something common Hit the sack Go to sleep
Beat around the Avoid saying what you mean, It's not rocket It's not complicated
bush usually because it is science
uncomfortable Let someone off the To not hold someone responsible
Better late than Better to arrive late than not to hook for something
never come at all Make a long story Tell something briefly
Bite the bullet To get something over with short
because it is inevitable Miss the boat It's too late
Break a leg Good luck No pain, no gain You have to work for what you
Call it a day Stop working on something want
Cut somebody some Don't be so critical On the ball Doing a good job
slack Pull someone's leg To joke with someone
Cutting corners Doing something poorly in order Pull yourself Calm down
to save time or money together
Easy does it Slow down So far so good Things are going well so far
Get out of hand Get out of control Speak of the devil The person we were just talking
Get something out Do the thing you've been about showed up!
of your system wanting to do so you can move That's the last straw My patience has run out
on The best of both An ideal situation
Get your act Work better or leave worlds
together Time flies when You don't notice how long
Give someone the Trust what someone says you're having fun something lasts when it's fun
benefit of the doubt To get bent out of To get upset
shape
To make matters Make a problem worse Barking up the To be mistaken, to be looking for
worse wrong tree solutions in the wrong place
Under the weather Sick Birds of a feather People who are alike are often
We'll cross that Let's not talk about that problem flock together friends (usually used negatively)
bridge when we right now Bite off more than Take on a project that you cannot
come to it you can chew finish
Wrap your head Understand something Break the ice Make people feel more
around something complicated comfortable
You can say that That's true, I agree By the skin of your Just barely
again teeth
Your guess is as I have no idea Comparing apples Comparing two things that
good as mine to oranges cannot be compared
Costs an arm and a Very expensive
A bird in the hand is What you have is worth more leg
worth two in the than what you might have later Do something at the Do something without having
bush drop of a hat planned beforehand
A penny for your Tell me what you're thinking Do unto others as Treat people fairly. Also known
thoughts you would have as "The Golden Rule"
A penny saved is a Money you save today you can them do unto you
penny earned spend later Don't count your Don't count on something good
A perfect storm the worst possible situation chickens before they happening until it's happened.
A picture is worth Better to show than tell hatch
1000 words Don't cry over spilt There's no reason to complain
Actions speak Believe what people do and not milk about something that can't be
louder than words what they say fixed
Add insult to injury To make a bad situation worse Don't give up your You're not very good at this
day job
Don't put all your What you're doing is too risky Kill two birds with Get two things done with a
eggs in one basket one stone single action
Every cloud has a Good things come after bad Let the cat out of the Give away a secret
silver lining things bag
Get a taste of your Get treated the way you've been Live and learn I made a mistake
own medicine treating others (negative) Look before you Take only calculated risks
Give someone the Ignore someone leap
cold shoulder On thin ice On probation. If you make
Go on a wild goose To do something pointless another mistake, there will be
chase trouble.
Good things come Be patient Once in a blue Rarely
to those who wait moon
He has bigger fish He has bigger things to take care Play devil's To argue the opposite, just for
to fry of than what we are talking about advocate the sake of argument
now Put something on Put a projet on hold
He's a chip off the The son is like the father ice
old block Rain on someone's To spoil something
Hit the nail on the Get something exactly right parade
head Saving for a rainy Saving money for later
Ignorance is bliss You're better off not knowing day
It ain't over till the This isn't over yet Slow and steady Reliability is more important
fat lady sings wins the race than speed
It takes one to know You're just as bad as I am Spill the beans Give away a secret
one Take a rain check Postpone a plan
It's a piece of cake It's easy Take it with a grain Dont take it too seriously
It's raining cats and It's raining hard of salt
dogs
The ball is in your It's your decision A little learning is a
People who don't understand
court dangerous thing something fully are dangerous
The best thing since A really good invention A snowball effect Events have momentum and
sliced bread build upon each other
The devil is in the It looks good from a distance, A snowball's chance No chance at all
details but when you look closer, there in hell
are problems A stitch in time Fix the problem now because it
The early bird gets The first people who arrive will saves nine will get worse later
the worm get the best stuff A storm in a teacup A big fuss about a small problem
The elephant in the The big issue, the problem An apple a day Apples are good for you
room people are avoiding keeps the doctor
The whole nine Everything, all the way. away
yards An ounce of You can prevent a problem with
There are other fish It's ok to miss this opportunity. prevention is worth little effort. Fixing it later is
in the sea Others will arise. a pound of cure harder.
There's a method to He seems crazy but actually he's As right as rain Perfect
his madness clever Bolt from the blue Something that happened
There's no such Nothing is entirely free without warning
thing as a free lunch Burn bridges Destroy relationships
Throw caution to Take a risk Calm before the Something bad is coming, but
the wind storm right now it's calm
You can't have your You can't have everything Come rain or shine No matter what
cake and eat it too Curiosity killed the Stop asking questions
You can't judge a This person or thing may look cat
book by its cover bad, but it's good inside Cut the mustard Do a good job
Don't beat a dead Move on, this subject is over
horse
Every dog has his Everyone gets a chance at least It is a poor If you can't do the job, don't
day once workman who blame it on others
Familiarity breeds The better you know someone blames his tools
contempt the less you like him It is always darkest Things are going to get better
Fit as a fiddle In good health before the dawn
Fortune favours the Take risks It takes two to tango One person alone isn't
bold responsible. Both people are
Get a second wind Have more energy after having involved.
been tired Jump on the Follow a trend, do what
Get wind of Hear news of something secret bandwagon everyone else is doing
something Know which way Understand the situation (usually
Go down in flames Fail spectacularly the wind is blowing negative)
Haste makes waste You'll make mistakes if you rush Leave no stone Look everywhere
through something unturned
Have your head in Not be concentrating Let sleeping dogs lie Stop discussing an issue
the clouds Like riding a bicycle Something you never forget how
He who laughs last I'll get you back for what you did to do
laughs loudest Like two peas in a They're always together
Hear something Hear something from the person pod
straight from the involved Make hay while the Take advantage of a good
horse's mouth sun shines situation
He's not playing He's dumb On cloud nine Very happy
with a full deck Once bitten, twice You're more cautious when
He's off his rocker He's crazy shy you've been hurt before
He's sitting on the He can't make up his mind Out of the frying Things are going from bad to
fence pan and into the fire worse
Run like the wind Run fast
 Shape up or ship out Work better or leave
Snowed under Busy
That ship has sailed It's too late
The pot calling the Someone criticizing someone
kettle black else he is just as bad
There are clouds on Trouble is coming
the horizon
Those who live in People who are morally
glass houses questionable shouldn't criticize
shouldn't throw others
stones
Through thick and In good times and in bad times
thin
Time is money Work quickly
Waste not, want not Don't waste things and you'll
always have enough
We see eye to eye We agree
Weather the storm Go through something difficult
Well begun is half Getting a good start is important
GOOD /done
BEAUTIFUL WEATHER Buildings
1. The sun shone brilliantly and the water in the pond glittered old-fashionednot modern
invitingly. charmingpleasing or delighting
2. The sun filtered through the clouds, signalling the end of the alluringenticing, attractive
rain. evocativebringing strong images, memories, or
3. A golden glow spread across the sky as the sun chased the dark feelings to mind
clouds away. overawedovercome by a feeling of awe
4. The whole landscape was bathed in the warm glow of the rising melancholicsad, gloomy, forlorn
sun. ancientvery old, of a long time ago
5. Palm trees swayed gently in the breeze in the warm tropical spacioushaving lots of room
sunshine. dazzlingamazingly impressive
6. Fresh air filled my lungs and I felt refreshed and exhilarated. humblingnot proud or arrogant
7. The breath-taking scenery captivated everyone. magnificentgrand or majestic in appearance, quality or
 Skin and complexion Hair
Wrinkled: covered with lines or loose folds of skin; often Hair color: black, brunette, brown, chestnut-brown,
associated with age blond, honey-blond, golden-blond, ash-blond, fair,
Freckled: sprinkled or covered with light brown spots cornsilk, auburn, red, strawberry-blond, gray, silver,
Ruddy: skin that has a reddish tint; may have the white, salt-and-pepper
appearance of sunburn Texture or appearance: wispy, fuzzy, wavy, curly,
Sallow: skin that has a yellowish tint; may be associated kinky, frizzy, wild, untamed, unmanageable, straight,
with illness spiky, stiff, buzzed, shaved, parted, neatly-combed,
Tanned: skin with a warm, golden-brown tint tamed, cascading, long, short, cropped, dull, shiny
Rosy or fresh-faced: pink-cheeked, fair complexion that Hair styles: braids, ponytail, pigtails, bun, messy bun,
glows with a hint of pink twist, bob, ringlets, flip, cornrows, extensions, bangs,
Other skin-related adjectives: pale, fair, spotless, silky, buzz, layered, feathered, chopped, gelled, spiked,
smooth, creamy, dewy, baby-soft, peaches-and-cream, slicked down
glowing, paper-thin or translucent (as with a very old Lots of hair: thick, full, lustrous, bushy, coarse, wiry,
Mouth andpeeling,
person), sunburned, lips rough, callused, weathered,
Face shape stiff
Lip shape and size: thin,leathery,
full, pouting, Square
weatherbeaten, craggy, mottled, dry, brown, dark Little hair: thin, scraggly, fine, baby-fine, downy,
rosebud (babys lips, often), pursed Oval wispy, limp, flat, balding, bald, bald spot, receding
Body
(puckered up, as when concentrating) Round (gradual loss slim,
of hair at thethin,
frontlean,
of the head) skinny,
Build: small, slight, willowy,
Mouth expressions: laugh, smile, beam, Triangula Treated
angular,hair:
bony,permed, dyed,chunky,
fine-boned, bleached, highlighted,
chubby, large,
grin, frown, grimace, scowl, sneer, curl, r weaved, streaked, colored
portly, plump, round, stout, pudgy, full-figured, ample,
pout Heart-
broad-shouldered, burly, solid, muscular
Adjectives describing the mouth or shaped
Posture: stand, sit, slouch, flop, lean, recline, rest,
mouth expressions: toothy, toothless, Thin
stretch, sprawl, curl up, roost, squirm, arch, slump,
gap-toothed, kind, sweet, dimpled, Wide
stoop, bend, hunch, scoot, walk, run, race, jog
relaxed, firm, serious, cruel, snarling Chiseled Facial hair
Eyes
Hair: beard, goatee, mustache, soul patch, sideburns
Shape, size, and appearance: large, small, almond-shaped,
Beard growth: stubble, fuzz, peach fuzz, bristles, five
round, squinty, crinkly, bulging, heavy-lidded, hooded,
deep-set, close-set, hollow, tear-filled oclock shadow (describes new beard
Eye color: black, brown, hazel, green, blue, violet, gray, growth thats shadowy in appearance. Its usually more
amber noticeable late in the day on the jaw, chin, or cheek
Eye expressions: piercing, mesmerizing, sad, sorrowful, area, but some men purposely grow five oclock
haunted, gentle, sympathetic, warm, compassionate, shadows.)
Adjectives: bearded, bushy, stubbly, bristly, scratchy,
expressive, bright, twinkling, lively, dancing, laughing,
shifty, sly, distrusting, sleepy unshaven, shaggy, whiskered, beardless, clean-shaven,