changing one's attitude; turning over a new leaf; getting a fresh start
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
to go past; to pass; to pass by
old boy; alumnus; graduate; out of bounds
third year of high school; third-year high-school student
school; proofreading; proof
war; battle; match; game; competition
code; program; code; regulation; code; symbol set; cord
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
being a poor loser; unwillingness to admit defeat; sour grapes
decision; determination; resolution
photography (still or motion); photographing; filming; shooting; (video) recording
movie; film; motion picture
appearance (in a film, play, TV show, etc.); performance
starring (in a film, play, etc.); playing the leading part
one's history as a performer
newcomer; new figure; new member; modern humans (from Cro-Magnon man onwards); Homo sapiens
debut work; one's first work
world; society; people; the public
common sense; good sense; common knowledge; general knowledge; common practice; accepted practice
show business; entertainment industry; world of entertainment
supervision; control; superintendence; director; superintendent; supervisor
appointment (to a position, job, etc.); being used for a role; promotion
obstinate; stubborn; headstrong
new work; new production; new composition; new creation; new title
hypothesis; supposition; assumption; expectation; anticipation
author; writer; novelist; artist
to write (a new novel, play, song, etc.); to write (an original work for a specific purpose); to write specially (for)
story; tale; legend; plot; storyline
protagonist; main character; hero; head (of a household); proprietor (of a store)
magician; wizard; sorcerer; witch; mage
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
supporting role (actor); minor role
extra (e.g. in a film); supernumerary; extra; surplus; excess
job; work; duties; trade; skill
misfortune; ill fate; bad luck; obscurity
to be helpful; to help; to be of assistance; to come in handy