closing; closure; shutdown; lockout
bare rock; rock surface; rock face
to wet; to moisten; to dampen; to soak; to dip
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to have a smattering of
murder; homicide; manslaughter
to break into fragments; to go to pieces
to steam (food, towel, etc.); to be hot and humid; to be sultry
to carve into; to cut into; to engrave into; to inscribe
to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over
living thing; organism; creature; biology
in range; within the limits (of...); within (a) range
evil; wickedness; (role of) the villain (in theatre, etc.); the bad guy
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
black; dark; blackish; suspicious; criminal; darkened and dirty; sooty
carving; engraving; sculpture
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
correct; right; correct interpretation (answer, solution)
to cease; to stop; to be over
how long; how far; how much
small room; closet; cubicle; booth; stall
stepping (in place); stamping (up and down); stomping; standstill; stalemate
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
a little early; earlier than usual; ahead of time; rather quickly; a little faster than usual
air-raid shelter; bomb shelter
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
in one's own way or style
postwar period; period after Second World War
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
army; armed forces; military authorities; team; group
secrecy; highly classified information
perhaps; possibly; maybe; by some chance