violently; without holding anything back; firmly; resolutely
racing (of an engine); idling; spinning (without grabbing; of wheels); going round in circles (of an argument, discussion, etc.); going nowhere; being fruitless
abandoned factory; disused factory
No Entry; No Trespassing; No Admittance; off-limits; restricted; forbidden
to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
pitch-dark; pitch-black; completely dark; very bleak (future); utterly hopeless
basic mistake; careless mistake
to hold one's breath; to bate one's breath
always; all the time; at all times; (at) any time; whenever (you like)
dots; spots; bit by bit; little by little; here and there; scattered
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
factory; plant; mill; workshop
modernization; modernisation
exactly the same; exactly as is; without any change
inside this; in this; in here; among these; of this group; out of these
to be like-minded; to have the same goal
to be late; to be unpunctual
headgear; headdress; (novelty) mask; head mask
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
taking the podium; mounting the rostrum; going on stage to give a speech, etc.
custom; habit; customary practice
to stop (doing); to cease; to desist; to drop; to lay off; to give up
with a sting; with a tingle; nervously; tensely; with a rip; with a ripping sound
no matter what; whatever happens; under any circumstances; never
to run; to hurry (when going somewhere); to drive (a car) quickly; to ride fast (on a horse); to win (fame)
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
hard lump under the skin (e.g. adipous tumor, lymph node tumor, etc.); grinding against; pressing or rubbing with turning movements (e.g. someone's shoulders with one's elbow); rolling one's eyes; goggling one's eyes; rattling sound
to shrink; to contract; to diminish (in size)
to get on well (with someone); (lit.) to be a good match with one's horse
nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?
contact; touch; tactile object; uncleanliness
(speaking) bluntly; frankly; straightforwardly; openly; directly; unhesitantingly
to train; to discipline; to teach manners
yes; sure; gotcha; sycophantically; servilely; fawningly
to feel chilly; to be afraid; to be frightened; to be nervous