to run at full speed; to run and run; to try one's hardest
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
easily; readily; with ease; without trouble
at full speed; (at) full tilt; headlong; impetuously; precipitately
to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
wonderful; splendid; magnificent; exceeding; incredible; remarkable
good; wonderful; splendid; understood; got it; OK
excellent; splendid; very good
clapping and cheering; applause
power; motive power; three-phase electricity
to cease; to stop; to be over
five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
matter; affair; counter for (received) emails, text messages, voicemail messages, etc.; counter for accounts (on a website, email service, etc.)
information; news; information (data contained in characters, signals, code, etc.); informatics (as a subject)
deterioration; getting worse; worsening; aggravation; degeneration; corruption
with a slap; smack; wham; sound of striking with something solid; zap; crack
combination; union; combined; joint; congruence
command; direction; supervision; conducting (an orchestra, choir, etc.)
alternating current; AC; analogue computer (analog); average cost; adult child
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
radiant smile; contented smile
with intense concentration; eagerly; intently; devouringly
allied forces; the Allies (e.g. in WWII)
siege; encirclement; envelopment; surrounding; besiegement
becoming clear; coming to light; being ascertained; being identified; being confirmed
to have a reason; to have an excuse
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
unprecedented; never seen before
large household; large family; large group (of people); big organization; great wealth
mountain hunt; combing the mountains (for a criminal, etc.)
hey there; I say; see here
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
to rise; to swell; to intensify; to increase; to grow stronger; to get higher
to hold one's breath; to bate one's breath