to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
relief; aid; help; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
to steal; to plagiarize; to steal (a technique, idea, etc.); to do stealthily; to do during scant time; to steal a base
repayment; settlement (of a debt); paying off; reimbursement (of expenses)
stolen goods; loot; spoils
hiding place; hideout; refuge; retreat; hideaway
to well (up); to gush forth (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to feel emotions from (joy, bravery, etc.); to hatch (esp. of parasitic insects, etc.)
being afraid of; being fearful; being timid; trembling; shivering
to rescue from; to help out of; to save
to join forces; to cooperate
to subsist; to keep on living
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
study; library; den; home office; reading room
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
to put into order; to arrange (one's thoughts)
to be too numerous; to be too much
process; course; mechanism
eyewitness report; eyewitness information
mask; veil; disguise; anonymous; unmarked; incognito
highly priced; expensive; valuable; costly
search (esp. in criminal investigations); investigation; inquiry; enquiry
arrest; apprehension; capture
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
explanation; excuse; clarification; vindication; apology
offer; tender; providing; sponsoring (a TV program)
cooperation; collaboration
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
danger; peril; hazard; risk
care-taking; house-sitting; house-watching; caretaker; house-sitter
custom; practice; said; aforementioned; instance; example
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard
preliminary arrangements; spade work
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
to commit a crime; to commit a sin
forfeiture; seizure; confiscation; impounding
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
to receive punishment; to be punished; to pay a penalty
wounded person; injured person