trouble; difficulty; failure (of an engine, machine, computer, etc.); breakdown; (medical) condition; disorder
to hold one's breath; to bate one's breath
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
to understand; to make out
curtain raising; starting (e.g. play, concert)
unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)
to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively
(sense of) presence; feeling as if one was there; feeling of actually being there; realism; ambiance
to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
rudely (barging in); straight; directly; without hesitation; without permission
to cross (e.g. road); to traverse
pit of one's stomach; bottom of one's heart; one's true feelings; one's innermost thoughts
entrance (on the stage); appearance (in a book, film, etc.); appearance (on the scene); arrival (on the market); emergence
to walk about; to walk around; to walk to and fro; to pace around; to wander
to blow off (strongly); to blow away; to drive away (e.g. one's worries); to dispel; to do at great speed (e.g. drive a car); to carry out (a task) very quickly
hard to get; hard to come by
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
having no choice; at a loss for what to do; at one's wits' end; helpless; powerless
to bear fruit; to ripen; to produce (good) results; to show results; to bear fruit
fruit; nut; berry; fruits; profit
to pluck off (esp. by twisting); to pick; to break off; to wrest (away from); to wrench free; to snatch (away)
to solicit; to demand; to extort
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
at once; immediately; instantly; in an instant; quickly; suddenly
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
immediately; as soon as possible; as quickly as possible
thank you (for your hard work); good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
drama; theatre; theater; play
article; news story; report; account
nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
curious; strange; unusual
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
feel uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
performer; actor; actress; cast
chairmanship; presidency; management; president; chairman
making a guest appearance; guest starring
notice; notification; announcement; disclosure; declaration