to start (something); to start up; to boot (a computer); to launch (a business)
to throw out; to fire; to expel; to give up; to abandon; to neglect
to constrict one's chest; to wring one's heart; to wrench one's heart
to determine (esp. a culprit or underlying cause); to pin down; to ascertain; (arch.) to stab to death
to lose heart; to lose motivation
moisture; damp; richness; warmth; financial leeway; gains
to cause someone to worry
(for the) first time in one's life
pulse; pulse rate; pulsation; stroke of pulse
invisibly; secretly; privately
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
to quicken; to speed up; to gather speed
feeling startled; getting a shock; prank; practical joke
to hold one's breath; to bate one's breath
to give one's heart to; to fall in love; to turn one's mind towards; to think of
to make a firm resolution
to take a step backward; to step back (i.e. to re-think something); to distance oneself (from); to behave humbly; to budge (a little); to make one concession
front entrance; front door
make-up; get-up; disguise; costume
sports ground; sports oval
drama; theatre; theater; play
chorus; singing in a chorus
(large) compilation; culmination (of hard work)
sending a manuscript to the printer; receiving a manuscript from the author
deep emotion; being filled with emotion
deep emotion; strong feelings
program (e.g. theatre, theater); programme; (theatrical) piece; number; performance
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
stand; stall; booth; kiosk; store
steamroller voting; steamrollering
coffee shop; tearoom; coffee lounge; coffeehouse; cafe
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
cooking; food preparation
someone working behind-the-scenes; scene shifter; lady consort (to a high personage)
equality; uniformity; evenness
group; party; team; squad; section
sharing; division; draw; tie
tending a store; salesperson; sales clerk; shop assistant