to deny; to contradict; to negate (esp. a sound); to drown out
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
to be wrought up; to be on edge; to get irritated; to get excited (about); to be unsettled
elevation (of spirits); raising (of morale); uplift; upsurge
confidence; trust; faith; credit (finance)
egregious; outrageous; too much; over the top
manual laborer; manual labourer
feeling keenly; fully realizing
to gouge; to hollow out; to greatly perturb; to cause emotional pain; to get to the bottom of things; to relentlessly bring the truth to light
search (esp. for someone or something missing); manhunt; legally authorized search of a person, building, etc.
it's none of your business; it's not your concern
to poke one's nose into another's affairs; to have a hand in; to take a (deep) interest in; to poke one's head (into a room)
pattern; behavioural pattern; behavioral pattern; predictability
to put on airs; to swagger; to act self-importantly
station; office; guardroom
pity; sorrow; pitiable; pitiful; alack; alas
standing in a row; forming a line; alignment
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
hiding place; hideout; refuge; retreat; hideaway
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
round-up (e.g. of criminals); wholesale arrest; catching the whole herd with one throw
convenient; favorable; favourable; expedient; expedience
to count on; to expect; to put confidence in; to trust in; to depend on
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
to slip into; to crawl into (under); to conceal oneself (under); to sneak into; to infiltrate
near; nearby; not far off
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
to surround; to crowd around
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
assistant; helper; assistant (to a professor)
wild; violent; rough-mannered; rough (e.g. work); crude; coarse
arrest; apprehension; capture
indoor (court, pool, etc.)
backdoor; rear entrance; rear exit; unauthorized; illicit; illegal