to strain (one's ears, eyes); to prick up (one's ears)
shadow (e.g. on someone's happiness); cloud; shade; gloom
godsend; lifesaver; timely offer; windfall
grounding (in a skill or subject); knowledge; training; achievements; attainments; accomplishments
to sing; to sing of (love, beauty, etc.) in a poem; to express in the form of a poem; to recite (a poem)
how; in what way; how about; questionable
debut; doing something for the first time; starting anew; starting afresh
to flap (wings); to spread one's wings; to go out into the world
solo debut; debut as a solo artist
stage (platform); performance; show; stage (phase); part; stage
rest; relaxation; recreation; recuperation; convalescence
return; reversion; comeback; carriage return
to talk to oneself; to mutter
to win through (e.g. to finals); to advance
official match; regular game; regular-season game; formal match
butting; clashing (of schedules, etc.); conflict; colliding
to take over; to obtain by transfer; to inherit; to buy; to purchase
generous; magnanimous; open-handed; liberal
according to plan; as planned; on target
to make a cynical remark (about); to make a sarcastic remark (about); to satirize; to mock
manners; courtesy; etiquette
to assume an air of ...; to act ...; to affect ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
itchy; creepy; feeling uneasy
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
having one's fill (of food or drink); eating (drinking) to one's heart's content; enjoying to the full
handbag; purse; briefcase; attache case
social meeting place; watering hole
citizen (of a country); citizenry; citizen (of a city); resident; bourgeoisie; middle class
to hold (an event); to give (a dinner, party, etc.); to feel (sensation, emotion, call of nature, etc.); to show signs of
rich person; wealthy person
dressing up; wearing fancy clothes
double; two-fold; diplo-; dipl-; double-edged eyelid; double eyelid
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
maintenance; servicing; putting in place; development; improvement
to hurt; to injure; to harm; to damage; to worry; to bother
sponsor; promoter; impresario; organizer; organiser
participant; entrant; player; competitor
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones; in secret; stealthily