to go on about (one's love affairs); to speak proudly of (one's spouse, girlfriend, etc.); to speak fondly of
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
person who enlivens an atmosphere; person who lifts the mood of others; person who inspires a team; life of the party
actor; actress; man of wits; clever person; cunning fellow
disqualification; elimination; incapacity; being unfit for one's role; being a failure
Sean; Cyon; Shaun; Shawn; Shone
match (for lighting a fire)
cast (of a film, play, etc.); cast member; casting (a line); casting (video, audio, etc.); (type) casting
opening (in a game of go, chess, etc.); early stages; initial phase; outset
eerie yet strangely fascinating performance; peculiar but impressive performance
shooting down (an aircraft)
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
in time of need; for a rainy day; in case of emergency
pot; jar; dice cup; depression; basin (e.g. of a waterfall); aim; what one wants
great actor; famous actor; star
prattle; broken language; halting language; baby talk; imperfect speech; smattering
likability; favorability; popularity
simple; easy; simplistic; inexpensive; cheap
including ...; inclusive of ...; bundling together (items of different size, quality, etc.); lumping together; komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second
group with a common interest (e.g. students); club (e.g. company sports club); circle; circle (shape)
delivery (of a package, goods, etc.)
trouble; bother; annoyance
timely; well-timed; clutch hit; run-scoring hit; RBI hit
within the story (of a book, play, film, etc.)
with a splash; with a splosh; with a click (of a camera shutter); with a snap
spreading; disseminating; scattering; diffusion (of light, gas)
show; performance; show; exhibition; TV show
creator (of a work); author; writer; artist; composer; playwright
sending (a manuscript, artwork, etc.) to the printer; receiving a manuscript (from the author)
original story (as opposed to a sequel, spin-off, etc.); main story; this volume; the movie (as opposed to the trailers; at a movie theater); feature film (main item in a cinema program); movie based on a TV series