drama; play; powerful drug
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
stage setting; scenery; stagehand; sceneshifter
small tool; gadget; (stage) properties; prop; prop master
pupil; student; schoolchild
someone working behind-the-scenes; scene shifter; lady consort (to a high personage)
relatively; comparatively
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
to stay on (e.g. at one's friends house); to remain in the same neighborhood
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
easy; likely to ...; have a tendency to ...; easy to ...
screen (of a TV, computer, etc.); image (on a screen); picture; surface of a painting (picture, drawing, etc.)
to be reflected; to harmonize with (harmonise); to come out (photo); to be projected; to be displayed (on a screen)
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
to gather; to collect; to assemble
sneakily; secretly; stealthily; on the sly
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
how long; how far; how much
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
idly; lazily; evasively; elusively; laziness; fooling around
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
supporting role (actor); minor role
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
in that manner; like that
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
since then; from that time; ever since
each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
(secret) date; clandestine meeting; assignation; tryst; rendezvous
story; tale; talk; discussion