to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
appearing continuously (e.g. on stage, on screen, in a game); remaining on stage for an entire performance; making continuous appearances; being out all the time; being constantly on the go; being in attendance continuously (e.g. at a meeting)
the vertical; height; front-to-back; length; north-to-south; vertical (relationship)
horizontal (as opposed to vertical); side-to-side (as opposed to front-to-back); width; side (of a box, etc.); beside; aside
there; the spot; the place; then and there; on the spot; immediately
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
declaration; proclamation; announcement
clapping hands; applause; clapping one's hands in prayer (at a shrine)
leading a meeting; presiding over a meeting; officiating at a ceremony; chairman; presenter; host
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.); flap (of a dust jacket)
to introduce oneself; to announce oneself (e.g. as the person sought); to come forward (e.g. as a witness, with a claim, etc.)
favorite; favourite; habitually used
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to present; to do (for someone)
to entrust (to someone); to leave (in someone's hands)
long-awaited; long-waited-for; someone who has waited a long time; something that one has waited impatiently for
as one had hoped; as one wishes
to jostle; to crowd; to haggle
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
to load (with goods, cargo); to put on board; to stow aboard
light; glow; (a) light; lights; proof (of innocence)
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain; to grasp (a point)
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
coming; going; being (somewhere); (please) come; go; stay
dripping with sweat; bathed in perspiration
to shift something to; to move something into; to transfer; to transpose; to exchange; to displace
to deceive; to delude; to trick; to be as ... as ... (e.g. "as bright as day", "as beautiful as a rose")
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
conclusion (of an argument, discussion, study, etc.); conclusion
lottery; raffle; drawing (of lots); balloting
foul play; cheating; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to make come true (e.g. a dream); to realize; to fulfill
entering; entrance; attendance; audience; containing; income; earnings
draw (in competition); tie game