to have (someone) by the short hairs; to have something on (someone)
within; inside of; less than
substance; essence; real (in economics, vs. nominal, e.g. real interest rate); substantive; substantial
information leak; data breach
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
to turn over (face down); to lay face down; to point downwards (eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (eyes); to lie (one's body) face down; to lie flat (on the ground)
embarrassed smile; embarrassed laugh; bashful smile
why; oh; no!; quit it!; stop!
(nature of a) crime; (criminal) charge
small; fine; detailed; stingy
to fail to hear something; to miss; to act as if one didn't hear something; to let a remark slide
with a start; with a jump
no change; no difference; no unusual events; no accidents; no incidents
to follow (road); to pursue (course); to follow up; to follow (hyperlink)
to entangle; to entwine; to pick a quarrel; to find fault; to be involved with; to be influenced by
directly opposite; right in front
irresponsible; blithe; heedless; devil-may-care; sloppy; slipshod
serious look (on one's face); straight face
stern; grave; austere; strict (e.g. security); severe; firm
indicates means of action; cause of effect; by
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece
course (of events); development; progress; market order; order without limit
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
to look happy; to look pleased; to make eyes at (someone); to ogle
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
thief; burglar; robber; theft; burglary; robbery
to get a big surprise; to be astonished
to wait eagerly for; to look forward to
to be excited; to be elated
one night; all night; overnight; one evening
appearance; arrival; make one's appearance