several times; a few times
managing (to raise funds, find time, etc.); contriving; scraping together (money); working out (a plan, solution, etc.); thinking out; devising
to sell well; to sell out; to be worldly and understanding; to be sensible; to be sorted out; to be put in order
theatre; theater; playhouse
to talk of one's dreams (esp. unrealistic, far-fetched ones); to dream out loud
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
to shut one's eyes; to close one's eyes; to turn a blind eye (to); to close one's eyes (to); to die
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
innocent; naive; artless; unaffected; genuine; childlike
sunflower (Helianthus annuus)
to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to patch (clothes); to mend; to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
to burn with combativeness
to take in; to gather in; to adopt (e.g. an idea); to accept (e.g. advice); to harvest; to reap
competition; contest; rivalry; competition (between organisms or species)
to bud; to sprout; to arise; to begin to grow
ambition; aspiration; desire to improve oneself
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; site; grounds
congeniality; satisfaction; gratification; critical hit
to spill; to drop; to grumble (about); to complain (of); to let (one's feelings) show
stage (platform); performance; show; stage (phase); part; stage
entrance; entering; admission; admittance
preparatory phase; preparatory period
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
completely satisfied; as pleased as can be
novel; original; new; innovative
new (musical) composition; new piece; new song
song lyrics; words of a song; libretto
love; affection; attachment; craving; agape; Ireland
theme; topic; subject matter; motif; project; slogan
concept; general idea; notion; intention; aim; design
expenses; expenditure; outgoings; outlays; costs
cost of a ticket; price of a ticket
donation; contribution; endowment
publication of results; announcement of results