front stage; center stage (of politics, etc.)
to hammer out the details; to work out details
early; soon; quickly; swiftly; rapidly
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
well connected; well known; having a large, diverse circle of acquaintances
use of seductive techniques to attain one's ends (usu. of women)
self-praise; praising oneself
to recommend; to endorse (e.g. a candidate); to infer (from); to deduce; to think (something) through; to ponder deeply
feeling startled; getting a shock; prank; practical joke
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
extravagant spree; wild merrymaking; living it up
halving; splitting evenly; sharing equally
sorry to bother you, but ...
estimate (of costs); budget
total; complete; all-out; general; extensive; full-scale
VIP; very important person
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
planner; drafter; deviser
gentle; peaceable; amicable; without fuss; simply
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap
hot pink; shocking pink; bright pink
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
one's (own) house; one's (own) home
impassioned speech; fervent speech
to be strongly attracted (by); to be utterly charmed (by); to be completely captivated (by); to admire greatly; to fall deeply in love (with); to fall head over heels (for)
polish; burnishing; improvement; becoming more skilled
participant; entrant; player; competitor
bad guy; villain; evildoer; scoundrel
strategic arrangement of go stones at the beginning of a game; opening moves; preparations; preparatory steps; arrangements
available room (hotel); vacancy; room to let
(your) choice; preference; wish
full dress; formal dress; uniform
(written) invitation; letter of invitation
to be suspicious of (someone's motives); to suspect (that)
unceremonious party; free and easy gathering; party with no regard for formal etiquette or status
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)