astonished beyond words; speechless out of shock
beauty contest to name Miss ...
self-recommendation; self-nomination; putting oneself forward
recommendation (by others)
cooperation; collaboration
along comes a sucker just begging to be parted from his money; double stroke of good luck; perfect timing!; how convenient (for you to show up)!
in session; in progress; under way; open
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
with these words; while saying
sports ground; sports oval
site (e.g. room, building) especially prepared for a meeting (event, etc.)
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
moderator; host; chairman
to handle well; to handle deftly; to deal with; to manage; to prepare (meat or fish) for cooking; to dress (meat, etc.)
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
audience; spectator; spectators
declaration; proclamation; announcement
eyeball; special feature; centerpiece; special program; loss leader; sunny-side up fried egg
degree of attention; profile
substantial matter; significant item
audience seating; (spectator) stands; auditorium; stadium
first prize; gold medal; blue ribbon
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
peaceful; tranquil; calm; restful
totalization; totalisation; aggregation; tally (e.g. of votes); adding up; summing up
marking; grading; scoring
(shout of) encouragement; cheering; rooting; support
vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy
machine parts; machinery; equipment
accurate; correct; precise; exact
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)
platform truck; hand truck; trolley; (railway) truck; bogie; flatcar