fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to be confused from not knowing what to do
stopping (of a train, car, etc.); stop
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
beyond expectations; beyond what one expected; not foreseen; exceeding assumptions
sting operation; undercover investigation
return gift; return favour (favor); revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
to fly (with great force); to blast (e.g. into the sky); to lack common sense; to be extremely surprised (by)
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to be OK
when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)
password; watchword; motto; slogan
smuggling; bootlegging; illicit trade
to say to each other; to exchange (jokes, comments, etc.); to quarrel; to dispute
most suitable; optimum; optimal; best
to haul in (e.g. rope, net, etc.); to pull in; to attract (e.g. stares)
good-for-nothing; worthless
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
establishment; settlement
to respect; to honor; to honour; to esteem; to prize
temporary absence from school
document; letter; writing; contents (e.g. of a letter)
another's parent; another's parents
as everyone knows; needless to point out
reward; compensation; collateral; security; turning to look behind
hold; catch; connection; relationship; unease; discomfort
high-rise building; tower block; skyscraper
people; citizens; subjects; folk
a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat