to extort (money); to blackmail
dubious tale; cock-and-bull story; questionable information; taking care not to be fooled
there's no smoke without fire
one's person; around one's person
getting deeply involved; going deeply into; going too far (into something)
information; (brief) notice; letting someone know; first report; initial report
probity check; background investigation
to go astray; to become corrupt; to go bad
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
resolute; firm; dauntless; undaunted
nature park; natural park
to grow thickly; to be in full leaf; to be rampant; to luxuriate; to be luxurious
side (esp. of a waterbody); edge; bank; shore
decorative curtain hung from the ceiling; tent; pavilion; marquee
homeless; homeless person
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
canned food; tinned food; confining someone (e.g. so they can concentrate on work); being stuck in a confined space
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
lived-in feel (e.g. of a room); sense of life; hints of daily life
staying the night; lodging (at)
with a rustling sound; (rummaging) around
to start to move; to get going; to come alive
coat; jacket; outerwear; top; upper-body garment
to throw off (clothes); to cast off; to fling off; to cast off (old ideas, habits, etc.); to discard
(flower) bud; promising young person; budding beauty
freely; generously; liberally; ungrudgingly; unsparingly
spring water; clear (pure) water
splish-splash; with a splash; click-click (of a camera shutter); with a click; with a snap
bathing (in cold water); showering; swimming
to soak; to dip; to steep; to moisten; to wet
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pitch (e.g. in baseball); pile (of noodles, etc.)