all over the country; everywhere in the country; throughout the nation
without losing time (e.g. to do); without even time for (doing something)
to become distant; to recede
new work; new production; new composition; new creation; new title
nonchalantly; without a care
confections; sweets; candy; cake
tap-tap; knock-knock; cough-cough; bark (of a fox); yelp; heavily (e.g. of snow falling)
to plan; to plot; to attempt (e.g. suicide, murder); to undertake (e.g. business); (arch.) to stand on tip-toes
to put on airs; to assume importance
to let the tension out of one's shoulders; to relax; to not take oneself too seriously
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
ringleader; mastermind; leader (of a plot)
to avenge (somebody) by striking down their killer
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
belief; faith; conviction
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
to respect; to honor; to honour; to esteem; to prize
noble; lofty; high-minded; virtuous; upright
to apologize; to apologise
secretly; in secret; unseen; unobserved; inwardly; in private
principal offence; principal offense; principal offender
to enquire of someone about something (inquire); to question; to interrogate; to grill (someone about a matter); to question in detail
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
material (data) for one's research; research material
to become clear; to be made public
establishing; proving; ascertaining; identifying; confirming
remaining silent; keeping secret
to be sullen; to be offended; to be huffy; to be stuffy; to be stifling; to be muggy
timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear
quick; fast; rapid; swift; prompt; streamlined
slowly; unhurriedly; without haste; leisurely; at one's leisure
having enough of (food, drink, etc.); having one's fill; fully enjoying
hearing (of a statement, opinion, explanation, etc.); asking; questioning (e.g. a suspect); listening (e.g. to the radio)
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
aloof; morose; stuck-up; smelling strongly of something; having a pungent smell
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
(game pieces, soldiers, etc.) under one's control
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
to death (bored, scared, etc.); to distraction; like crazy; like mad; so much; dying (e.g. for a drink)