rattling; clattering; trembling; shivering; whining; grumbling
no change; no difference; no unusual events; no accidents; no incidents
source of electricity; electrical power; power (button on TV, etc.)
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve
protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household
AD; Anno Domini; assistant director (movie, etc.)
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
maximum; max; mux (multiplexor)
drop-by-drop; dripping; dribbling; incessantly (esp. speaking, e.g. complaints, compliments); in great profusion
light; illumination; glow; lamp; light
to turn on; to switch on; to light up
explanation (of a text, phrase, etc.); lecture; explanation (in a pompous fashion); (long-winded) lecture; (arch.) storytelling
meagre; meager; scarce; limited; destitute; hard up
(printed) instructions; manual; explanatory leaflet (pamphlet, note); description
in (the proper) order; in (the correct) sequence
jump; jumping event (skiing, track and field); jumping (to another page after clicking a hyperlink); jump (in price); sudden rise
to run around trying to escape; to run from place to place
(computer) command; command key; commando
with intense concentration; eagerly; intently; devouringly
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
to do everything in one's power; to do all one can; to leave nothing undone; to exhaust one's resources
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
mansion; palace; (arch.) nobleman; (arch.) noblewoman; (arch.) cabin (on a boat, carriage, etc.)
horror film; horror movie
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
causing concern; (lit.) bad for the heart
to put one's strength into