how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
innocent; not guilty; harmless
examination; investigation; prosecution
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
silent phone call (form of harassment)
installation (esp. software)
leaving one's seat (before an event is over); excusing oneself (from a meeting, conversation, etc.)
fate; destiny; connection; tie; pretext; justification
screen name; username; handle
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
court (of law); courtroom
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
manner of speaking; mode of expression; way of saying something; at the same time as speaking; as one speaks
(walk) briskly; at a brisk pace; quickly
fixtures; furnishings; equipment
if one is unlucky; if one is careless
second rape; psychological and emotional trauma inflicted on a rape victim following the rape itself
tingling sensation (e.g. in a leg); feeling numb; painful tingle; noisily; ears ringing
gathering spot; haunt; rendezvous; meeting place; hang-out
to employ; to hire; to charter
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
insensitive; inconsiderate; callous; thick-skinned
with one's own body; by one's own action; through one's own experience; firsthand
admission; (self-)acknowledgment; (self-)acknowledgement; self-identification
caution; admonition; prohibition; ban; punishment; (arch.) caution
to track down; to locate; to find out; to smoke out; to ferret out; to chase up
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
to (keep in) mind; to give heed to; to pay attention to
to think too much; to be over-concerned
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
underhanded; unfair; makeshift; stopgap
rapid succession (e.g. questions)
acquisition (esp. corporate); buy-out; takeover; bribery; buying off; corruption