to steal; to plagiarize; to steal (a technique, idea, etc.); to do stealthily; to do during scant time; to steal a base
mysterious thief; phantom thief
this occasion; at this time; now
to make one's own; to take possession of
least; lowest; worst; awful; horrible; at the very least
value of one's property (assets); property (asset) value
bottomless; unlimited; immeasurable; inexhaustible
plot; scheme; trick; design; intrigue; artifice
plot; intrigue; scheme; conspiracy; agreement between two or more people to commit an unlawful act
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional
as affairs stand; judging from the present situation; as things are now
morning; breakfast; (arch.) next morning
to wake up; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to become enlightened
simulation; simulation (of a foul); diving; flopping
deliberately; intentionally; on purpose; purposely
to begin; to set about; to start
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
(actor) relying on acting skills (rather than good looks, etc.)
to be conspicuous; to stand out
to not take seriously; to take lightly
conduct; behavior; behaviour
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
to draw (conclusion); to deduce; to derive
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
doubt; misgivings; distrust; suspicion
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
dismissal of class (at the end of the day); recess (at school); break
to feel under pressure; to feel impatient; to be in a hurry
progress; pace; carriage; step; stage
to sense; to suspect; to get an inkling (of something); to get wind of; to smell (e.g. danger); to become aware of (e.g. a plot)
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous