(temporary) closure of a theater (theatre); stage absence; wrestler's absence from the tournament
repayment; refund; payback
in line with this; therefore
recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
not yet fixed; undecided; pending
please; kindly; I beg of you; by all means; without fail
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
special selection; finest pick; top pick
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
to win the prize; to win the ring
full house; no vacancy; sold out; standing room only; full (of people); crowded
ticket; coupon; bond; certificate
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
you are cordially invited to participate; please come and join us
to threaten; to intimidate; to be threatening
contact; connectedness; rapport; mutual touching
Mach (number); (at a) fast speed
black hair; black-haired horse
sweeping over (e.g. of a natural disaster); engulfing; sweeping victory; clean sweep
horse riding; horseback riding; horseback rider
side; edge; beside; while (doing); in addition to; at the same time
belt (waist, seat, etc.); strap; belt; zone; drive belt; machine belt
main constituent; core; nucleus; subject (philosophical); protagonist
chances of winning (a bet); odds
in-house; (on) the grounds; (in) the premises; hall; theatre; theater
to project; to reflect; to cast (shadow)
hitting the target; striking home; proving to be right; coming true; being on the mark
first half of the year; first half of the fiscal year
graded race; high-stakes race
totally unexpected result; stunning upset
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
steady; firm; solid; secure
sun; sunflower (Helianthus annuus)
performance (of a play, opera, etc.); staging; presentation
busy place; busy street; place that's always bustling with people; amusement quarters