the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
scissors; shears; clippers; hole punch
to lick all over; to run one's tongue over
edge (of a knife or sword); prong (of an electrical plug)
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
to death (bored, scared, etc.); to distraction; like crazy; like mad; so much; dying (e.g. for a drink)
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
indication; denotation; designation; instructions; directions
to join together; to combine; to join up
stand; rack; support; holder; counter for machines, incl. vehicles; setting (e.g. in jewellery); level (e.g. price level)
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
to wear; to be dressed in; to have on
claim; insistence; assertion; advocacy; emphasis; contention
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
to fan; to incite; to instigate
just above; right overhead
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
soldier; combatant; warrior
to correct oneself; to restate
cannot be undone; can't be recovered from
latest; most recent; nearest (in time)
full house; no vacancy; sold out; standing room only; full (of people); crowded
guest seating (e.g. theater, stadium); passenger seat (e.g. taxi); audience
real; realistic; serious; non-joking; realtime blog; real world (cf. online games or social networking services)
novel; original; new; innovative
production (e.g. play); direction
to be true to nature; to be lifelike
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard
collection; recovery; withdrawal; retrieval
little finger; pinky; little toe
to drain; to flow (unobstructed); to sell well; to be in good demand; to exit the stage; to remove (a prop) from the stage
to take (be in) charge of
to be talked about behind one's back
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
mysterious power of words to alter reality
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
performance; appearance (in a stage, film, TV show, etc.)
(feeling of) indebtedness; feeling obliged
cruel; brutal; ruthless; merciless; inhuman