ground; earth; the solid earth; the (vast) land
high-speed; rapid; express; highway; freeway; expressway
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
sudden drop; sharp fall; nosedive; swoop
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
opposite; opposition; versus; vs.; to (e.g. "winning a game five to three"); equal footing
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
phantasmagoric; protean; shape-shifting; kaleidoscopic; capable of ever-changing appearance
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
appearing in unexpected places and at unexpected moments; elusive; phantom
to exercise one's talent; to display one's ability
to live up to expectations; to meet expectations
breakdown; failure; damage; hurt; objection; protest
head of a branch; branch office manager; bureau chief
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
a long time (since the last time)
world; society; life; lifetime; age; era; reign
district of a town; city block (of irregular size)
it's been a long time; long time no see
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
having in mind; happening to know of; idea
eyesore; unpleasant sight; obstructing a view
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
appropriate time to do (something); occasion when (something) must be done
to know; to understand; to be aware of; to consent; to agree
sedative; tranquilizer; tranquiliser
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
West Germany (1949-1990); Federal Republic of Germany
dressing room; green room; backstage; behind the scenes; the inside; inside affairs
that gentleman; that lady; he; she