stage (of a theatre, concert hall, etc.); stage performance; stage production; setting (of a story); scene; sphere (of activity)
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pitch (e.g. in baseball); pile (of noodles, etc.)
chill; the shivers; shivering fit
gentle; mild; meek; tender
to mark the end; to spell the end
sample; specimen; pattern; model; example
an assortment; combination
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
not knowing what's what; being unable to make heads or tails
details; particulars; detailed; specific; close-up view (of a digitally displayed map); zoomed-in view
to lose one's senses; to go mad; to go off the rails; to fool around; to mess around; to lark about
with a great deal of effort; laboriously
straight face; composed expression; nonchalant look
guest of honour; guest of honor; privileged guest; visitor
to beg; to ask; to request; to pray; to wish
especially; particularly; above all; portioning out (servings of food)
good-natured person; good person; (one's) lover; boyfriend; girlfriend
fault; error; going poorly; being disadvantageous; un-; non-
to exchange (messages, greetings, arguments, etc.); to intersect; to cross; ... with one another; ... to each other
passion; passions; (sexual) desire; craving
to also be (implies that as well as the earlier stated this is also the case); to be ... or something
disillusionment; disillusion; disenchantment
lightning strike; lightning bolt
clapping and cheering; applause
each and every one of them; every last one of them; all a bunch of
to draw back; to leave (e.g. the area); to withdraw
moving forward (e.g. of a vehicle); onward movement; progress (of work, activities, etc.); advance; progression (of a disease, global warming, etc.); progression (e.g. chord progression)
hooting; jeering; heckling
general public; the masses
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
moderate; reserved; modest; temperate; restrained; low-key
(stand to) attention!; standing at attention
bad guy; villain; evildoer; scoundrel
arrogant; haughty; insolent
blind acceptance; blind belief; credulity
just to make sure; just to be sure; for confirmation; just in case; for caution's sake; by way of precaution
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation