curtain raising; starting (e.g. play, concert)
participation; joining; entry
very; extremely; exceedingly; top; highest; best
one-by-one; separately; every single; each and every; without omission
with a (sharp) creak; with a squeak; with a screech
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
to be mixed; to be blended with; to associate with; to mingle with; to join
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
standoffishly; primly; pungently (of a smell); acridly; long and pointed (e.g. of a nose); popping (of ears)
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
serious; not joking; straight; (arch.) cannot; (arch.) should not; (arch.) will not
that far; so far; to that extent; stop!; not one step further!
child actor; child actress; child's role (in a film, play, etc.); child's part
luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
to twine; to get tangled; to be involved (e.g. of money in a matter); to get involved (in); to pick a quarrel (with); to find fault (with)
to send; to forward; to hand over (e.g. money); indicates that the action is directed towards the speaker; indicates that the object of an action arrives at or is received by the speaker
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
to blush; to have flushed cheeks
bashfully; hesitantly; fidgety; restlessly; squirming; wriggling
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
assigned role; duty; position; suitable role; best-suited job
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
stage setting; scenery; stagehand; sceneshifter
someone working behind-the-scenes; scene shifter; lady consort (to a high personage)
to be packed (with); to be filled; to be blocked (of a pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to be become shorter; to shrink; to be at a loss (for)
company; lot; people; troupe; company (of musicians)
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
to have a talk; to tell a story
until now; till now; up to now; up to the present; so far
absent-mindedly; absently; idly; in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
admiration; wonder; astonishment
will (to do something); drive; motivation; enthusiasm; eagerness