report (of an investigation); investigation (investigative) report
correspondence; communication; transmission; news; signal; telecommunications
cheating; deception; trickery; manipulation; juggling; falsifying
moment; instant; just then; right at that moment; for a moment; for an instant
to wag one's tail; to flatter; to butter up; to fawn (on)
(overnight) stay; lodging
meaning; tenor; effect; influence; appearance; aspect
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
words of praise; eulogy; compliment
courtesy; etiquette; formality; (religious) observance; ritual; rite
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
main topic; main subject; main issue; this subject
to avoid being seen; to be clandestine
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
use; application; employment; utilization; utilisation
reputation; (public) estimation; rumour; rumor; fame; notoriety
birds of a feather flock together
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
expression; representation; description; representation (of a group)
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
degree of difficulty; difficulty level
close (relationship, connection, etc.); intimate; near; being in close proximity; being adjacent
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
crafty; vicious; unscrupulous; sharp
labor; labour; manpower; working force
tool; implement; means; furniture
thoughtless; reckless; rash; excessive; unreasonable; immoderate
to break; to destroy; to wreck; to ruin; to break (a bill, etc.)
to oppress; to persecute; to tyrannize
justice; fairness; impartiality
good (person, nature, etc.); good-natured; virtuous; honest
overlooking; turning a blind eye
scratch the surface and you will find dirt; look close enough and you will find the flaws; (lit.) hit something and dust comes out
covered with; stained; smeared
financial muscle; economic clout