famous line (from a movie, book, etc.); famous quote
party (esp. for children or the elderly); funfest
curtain raising; starting (e.g. play, concert)
boom; bang; wham; Oh my God!; What a shock!
sluggish; languid; listless; bothersome; tiresome
recoil; hesitation; flinching; shrinking back
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
leadoff batter; first batter; first person appearing (witness, performer, etc.)
independent training (e.g. of athletes working without a coach)
whereabout; about where; how much
lily yarn; handicraft, knitting, etc. thread made of artificial silk
to spoil; to ruin; to destroy; to make a mess of
most likely contender; prime candidate; top prospect; leading candidate
to understand (each other); to comprehend
two people alike; two of a kind; kissing cousins; cut from the same cloth
far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead
to lead; to take the lead; to be in a top position
appearing together; co-acting; co-starring
(eating) heartily; energetically; vigorously; bulging (muscles); welling up (of strength, courage, etc.)
grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold
let's see what you've got; show me what you've got
complete denial; complete disavowal; total negation
acting ability; talent as a performer
son of a distinguished family; son of a noble
taste (in goods, etc.); manners; etiquette; modesty; restraint; knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.)
ghost; apparition; goblin; monster; something unusually large
program (musical, concert, theatrical, etc.); programme
marathon; long-distance race