unveiling; debut; introduction
in name only; figurehead; (only) by name
Alice band; horseshoe-shaped hairband made of metal or plastic (often covered with cloth); Katyusha rocket launcher (Soviet)
to wear glasses; to put on glasses
antipodes; other (opposite) extreme; opposite; antithesis
exaggeration; overstatement; saying too much; misstatement; slip of the tongue; gaffe
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
individuality; personality; quirk; idiosyncrasy; character; individual characteristic
whether you like it or not; no matter what one may do; in any event; at all events; (lit.) whether you laugh or cry
to have heard somewhere; to sound familiar
production (e.g. play); direction
to charm; to attract; to fascinate; to entice
a find; windfall; bargain
fly in the ointment; small flaw in otherwise perfect object; only trouble; only fault
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
new face; newcomer; rookie; modern humans (from Cro-Magnon man onwards)
war; battle; match; game; competition
public acknowledgment; public acknowledgement; public recognition; commendation; awarding
criticism (by a teacher or coach, with commentary, especially at a poetry reading); review; critique
worthless; shit; disparaging; demeaning
environment; circumstance
establishment; creation; posing (a problem); options setting; preference settings; configuration
novel; original; striking; strange; eccentric; fantastic
sympathy; empathy; response
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
ability; capacity; capability; physical strength
deeply (stab, thrust, etc.); hard
to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
being universally acceptable; being suitable for all; being popular with many people
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
feeling of transparency; sense of translucence
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
final adjustment; final coordination
climax; peak; zenith; apex
with a rustling sound; (rummaging) around
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
unanticipated; unexpected