daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
audience seating; (spectator) stands; auditorium; stadium
performance (of a play, opera, etc.); staging; presentation
theatre-going; theater-going
lingering (usu. feeling, emotion, etc.); continuing (to); still (...)
to sit on the edge of one's seat; to be in breathless suspense
acute hospital; acute care hospital
critical (condition); serious
long-term hospitalization
to trace; to inquire into
program (musical, concert, theatrical, etc.); programme
script; screenplay; scenario
recruitment; invitation; raising (funds, donations, etc.); collection; flotation (of shares, loans, etc.)
dragonfly naiad; dragonfly nymph
donation; presentation; gift
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
highlight (scene); high point; climax; show-off scene (of an actor in a play)
drama; play; powerful drug
to shoot dead; to bring down (an animal); to win (a prize, someone's heart, etc.); to gain; to get
to pour oil on (something); to anoint with oil; to turn up; to add fuel (e.g. to a dispute); to rev up
conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; strikingly; outstandingly; especially
to lead; to command; to superintend; to supervise; to press; to demand
premature joy; short-lived elation
to manage; to arrange; to see to (a matter); to consult (with); to talk (to)
exactly right!; indeed; damn straight
sudden impulse; passing fancy
to hold in one's arms; to bring over a person to one's side; to involve
bubblingly; foamingly; sinking or rising while giving off bubbles; cute and chubby; pudgy; puffed up
chestnut-color; chestnut-colour
decoration; ornament; trimmings
one step below (in skill, ability, etc.); a cut below; right underneath
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent