difference; variation; difference
preparations; preliminary arrangements; spade work; mise en place; groundwork
mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements; e.g. trembling, quick steps); gradual; bit by bit
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
something thrown in (with a purchase); something extra; (giving a) discount; price reduction; addition; embellishment (e.g. to a story)
script; screenplay; scenario
to pile up; to heap up; to stir up; to enliven; to bring to a climax
to meet; to assemble; to congregate
noisily (running around); with heavy feet; in a fluster; in a flurry; slapstick
how; in what way; how about; questionable
painful; heartrending; trying; oppressive; suffocating; miserable
sale; offering for sale; putting on sale; putting on the market; release (for sale)
character; personality; (fictional) character; character
eagerly; earnestly; zealously; wholeheartedly; diligently; assiduously
manufacture; production; production (of a film, play, TV show, etc.)
follow-up report; further news
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
funeral service; memorial service; farewell ceremony (e.g. for a retiree)
(deliberate) misinterpretation; distortion (of someone's words, etc.); contortion; perversion; disingenuous understanding
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
to get twisted; to get crooked; to become twisted (of a mind, relationship, etc.); to become warped; to become troubled; to become complicated
to collect; to put (it all) together; to summarize; to aggregate; to bring to a conclusion; to finalize
station square; station plaza
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
to come in (of light); to shine in; to stream in; to pour in
to wake up; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to become enlightened
a great deal; very much; a lot; (arch.) with a great amount of effort