to use as a pretext; to use as an excuse
to frolic about; to mess around
military gains; war results; fruit of battle
stupid brat; son of a bitch
theatre; theater; playhouse
theatre-going; theater-going
article for sale at auction; lot
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
entrance fee; admission fee; admission; entrance charge; admission charge
(facial) expression (esp. fierce, fearless, sinister, etc.); look
to misperceive visually; to misread; to mistake for something or somebody else
vortex; maelstrom; whirlpool; (in the middle of a) scandal; controversy; quarrel
to attract attention; to come into the limelight
previous engagement; prior contract
representation; agency; proxy; deputy; agent; attorney
proxy; agent; substitute; deputy; alternate; representative
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
(one's) identity; background; upbringing; (one's) character
common knowledge; well-known fact
a help; an aid; some assistance
mere consolation; temporary peace of mind
white heat; incandescence; becoming excited; getting heated (e.g. of a discussion); reaching a climax
wistful; desirous of; hungry-looking; greedy-looking
itching to do something; impatient; sorely tempted; eager
going on a pleasure jaunt
elegance; refinement; grace; aroma
upper class; upper echelons of society; the rich and powerful; the elite
bring-your-own (e.g. food and drink); carry-on (e.g. luggage)
step; stair; grade; rank; counter for breaks in written language (or speech, etc.); dan
a head (e.g. taller or shorter); noticeable difference (in competitors' results)
no concern of mine; nothing to do with me
one's remaining years; the rest of one's life
within; inside of; less than
outrider; herald; rikishi who leads the yokozuna to the ring prior to his ring-entering ceremony
to be bulky; to be unwieldy; to grow voluminous
entrance; admission; entering