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; 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
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
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
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; right away; promptly; on the spur of the moment
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
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
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
uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
performer; entertainer; actor
supervision; superintendence; chairmanship; chairman
making a guest appearance; guest starring