stairs; stairway; staircase
both ends; either end; both edges; double-mindedness; sitting on the fence
silver foil; silver leaf; beaten silver
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
out-of-place; inappropriate; sticking out like a sore thumb
to come and see (someone, something); to visit
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
passage; pathway; roadway; avenue; aisle
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
movie theatre; movie theater; cinema
drama; play; powerful drug
program (musical, concert, theatrical, etc.); programme
young lady of noble birth; princess (esp. in Western contexts, tales, etc.); girl; small; cute; (arch.) prostitute
to take something into ...; to bring in; to lodge (a complaint); to file (a plan); to bring to (a state: tied game, vote, trial, etc.)
to become familiar with and cherish; to get to know and love
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
curtain raising; starting (e.g. play, concert)
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
actor; actress; man of wits; clever person; cunning fellow
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
good-looking; fair; beautiful
to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over
acting ability; talent as a performer
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
scene; sight; scenario; setting
jostling; being jostled; being mobbed; crumpling
equipment; device; installation; stage setting
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
technical prowess; technical ability; technical finesse; technological prowess; technological capabilities