righteous government; just rule; easy method; simple approach; orthodox way; proper way
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown
performance (of a play, opera, etc.); staging; presentation
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
that day; the very same day
great success; roaring business; busy; packed-out
starring (in a film, play, etc.); playing the leading part
actor; actress; man of wits; clever person; cunning fellow
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
denouement; ending; conclusion; (grand) finale
theatre; theater; playhouse
heat; hot air; enthusiasm; excitement; fever
climax; peak; zenith; apex
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (e.g. a blunder); to disgrace oneself
stage (of a theatre, concert hall, etc.); stage performance; stage production; setting (of a story); scene; sphere (of activity)
intrusion; bursting into; barging into; breaking into; forcing one's way into
to devise; to arrange; to plan; to plot
carpenter's square; instigation; suggestion; metal wire with a prop animal (e.g. butterfly, bird) attached to the end; rod used to control the arm of a puppet (in bunraku)
to assume an air of ...; to act ...; to affect ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
appreciation (of art, music, poetry, etc.)
as one wishes; as one wants; to one's satisfaction
theatre-going; theater-going
overthrow; defeat; bringing down; knockdown
leading aristocrat; great house; grand seigneur; boyar
to be cloying; to be sick and tired with; to be disgusted with; to stink
role; part; job; assignment
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict
wicked person; evil person; bad child; naughty child; bad thing; mischief
back country; remote countryside
to live (on, by, etc.); to lead a life; to make a living; to earn a livelihood; to spend one's time (doing); to pass one's days (doing)
blacksmithing; forging; smithery; blacksmith; smith
craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman
finally; after; following; at the end (of)
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship