to be playful; to gambol; to be amused (with something); to flirt with
whirr; hum; buzz; whoosh; woosh; whiz
base (military, expedition, etc.)
to emit a voice; to emit a sound; to be able to speak
registration; accession; register; entry; record
finishing blow; coup de grâce
puncture; flat tyre (tire); blowout; bursting; overflowing; being jammed (e.g. phone lines)
vibrator; vibe; feeling; vibes; vibraphone; vibration
to hold one's breath; to catch one's breath
to have a narrow escape from death
with one's own body; by one's own action; through one's own experience; firsthand
selection; choice; choosing; picking; election
a little embarrassing; slightly embarrassed; somewhat ashamed; extremely embarrassing; extremely embarrassed
inexperienced; immature; green; grassy-smelling; smelling of raw vegetation
dispersing; breaking up; running away
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
the eve (of a festival) (e.g. Christmas Eve)
to get dressed up; to treat oneself
to go over the top; to act without restraint; to cut loose
sensual love; love affair
to trip someone up; to pull the carpet from under
desk for a speaker; lectern; rostrum; platform
clapping and cheering; applause
on a stage; on a platform; on an altar
drama club (e.g. at school); dramatic society
chorus; singing in a chorus
recital (i.e. of music, by a pupil); presentation (e.g. product launch)
regular customer; general audience; general public
opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open; opening up (e.g. to the public); allowing (public) access
large sketchbook used during TV filming to notify the cast of special stage direction, relay messages, etc.; cue card; crib sheet; cheat sheet
to fold up; to fold into layers