getting information (esp. by interviewing witnesses, etc. in a police investigation)
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
person who gets easily elated (when praised, etc.); person who readily chimes in with others; person who gets carried away easily
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
to achieve results; to be successful (in a venture, etc.)
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
front and rear; front and back; before and after; around; about; order; context
current student; enrolled student
great difference; big difference; wide margin
recess; break time; break between classes; free period; recess time; recreation hour
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
slight movement; slight tremor; quiver
to grow up; to become an adult
drinking party; get-together
to read the situation; to sense the mood
main party (of the night); first party
to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
tough guy; wild one; fearless fighter
(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front
flight; desertion; escape
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
narrow; confined; small; limited; narrow-minded; confining
stealthy steps; soft steps
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
to arrive home; to return
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to go against; to fight against; to oppose; to resist; to deny
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
day; days; sun; sunshine; (the) day; daytime; date
boasting; big talk; bombast; Australian English
to use up all one's strength