in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
busy; hurried; confused; flurried
to catch; to capture; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street); towards (someone); at (someone)
safe; vault; storage cabinet
to steal; to plagiarize; to steal (a technique, idea, etc.); to do stealthily; to do during scant time; to steal a base
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
search (esp. in criminal investigations); investigation; inquiry; enquiry
anything and everything; just about everything
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
resolution of an incident; solution to a (criminal) case
shaking (something) out; starting point; beginning; drawing (e.g. of a bill); issue; throw (of dice); infusion (remedy)
evil deed; wrongdoing; crime; misfortune; calamity
affidavit; deposition; testimony
to keep one's mouth shut; to refuse to talk
irritability; feeling of impatience; sense of uneasiness
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
briskly; smartly; promptly; clearly; lucidly
to stir up; to poke (the fire); to beat (an egg); to arouse (interest, feelings, etc.); to stir; to stoke
to be worried about; to be concerned for someone's welfare
to turn over a new leaf; to mend one's ways; to reform
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
harsh (criticism, treatment, etc.); severe; hard; strict
self restraint; moderating one's behaviour; penitence; confinement to one's home; house arrest
clear one's name; redeem oneself; clear (vindicate) one's honor (reputation)
charge; custody; safekeeping; deposit; storage
to get late; to advance; to wear on
each; (arch.) you (plural)
both people; two people; two directions; both directions
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious
it's not like; it isn't as if
to go back to the start; to reset; to restore; to return to the point (of a discussion); to return something (that has been moved) to previous place; to reconstitute
don't worry; no worries; never mind
monitoring; watching; observation; surveillance; guarding; supervision
finished product; finished goods; completed article
wrapping; lapping (i.e. grinding, polishing)
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
people; (all) persons; you (usu. plural); various
kind; tender-hearted; compassionate
push; pushing; weight; pressure; authority; forcefulness
just before one's eyes; in one's presence; personally
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)