this is why; this means; it is the case that
performance (at a party or banquet, etc.); side show; entertainment
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
script; screenplay; scenario
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
bet; wager; stake; gamble
dry; dry (tone, humour, etc.); unemotional; dry (of alcohol)
vindictive; tenacious; persistent; spiteful; vengeful
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
cruelty; coldheartedness; relentless; ruthless
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
fair and square; open and aboveboard
audience seating; (spectator) stands; auditorium; stadium
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
wings of a stage; side stage; coulisse
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
human; human-like; as a person
to show understanding; to appreciate; to be positive about
participation; joining; entry; adherence
loser; failure; underdog; unmarried and childless older woman
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that
negotiations; discussions; connection
place; room; margin; scope
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
due form; official; formality
to bring disgrace (dishonor, dishonour) on; to fling mud at; to put to shame
to miss (doing); to fail (to do)
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
thin; pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.) not much (of a presence)
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
decision; determination; resolution
since when; from when; how long
unconsciousness; unconscious; involuntary; the unconscious (psychoanalysis)