string instrument; stringed instrument
platform; podium; (ceremonial) mound; world (of haiku, art, etc.); (literary) circles; (arch.) mandala
deep regret; bitter disappointment; chagrin; vexation
topic of discussion; agenda
candidacy; standing as a candidate; bidding (to host an event, e.g. the Olympics)
candidate (for an election)
(with) only a few left; (with) little left
to stand on a podium; to teach; to be a teacher
edict; public announcement
during; for the duration of
recommender; nominator; referee
duration; continuance; survival; persistence; retention
we; us; I; me; my store (business, etc.)
to sit in a row; to be arrayed
(one's) workload; amount of work (to be) done by one
lifesaver; person who saved one's life
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
good prospects; full of hope; promising
Ms; Miss; Madame; highbrow (woman); cerebral
to give a round of applause; to applaud
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
personal record; personal best
live (esp. concert, show, etc.); live performance; alive
major label debut (recording)
ancient burial mound; barrow; tumulus
Leh (India); Ray; Rais; Re
wrestler (esp. pro wrestler)
device; instrument; vessel; container; ability; capacity
transition; change; progress; passing (of time)
stillness; silence; hush; calm; serenity
cardboard box; carton; corrugated box