in a sense; in some way; to an extent
to need; to call for; to require
several years; a few years
drying up; running dry; running out; being exhausted; being drained
to suffer; to groan; to be worried
relatively; comparatively
conversation (just) between you and me; confidential talk
deadline; closing; cofferdam; closed (door, window, etc.)
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
suspension; stoppage; discontinuance; interruption
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
penalty for contract breach
inspection; examination; survey
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
to jump up and down; to hop
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
to become; to appear like; to have a touch of; to look like
health; healthy; sound; fit
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
theory; doctrine; opinion; view; rumour; rumor
to burn; to burn with (emotion, feeling); to be fired up
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
time; season; period; phase; stage
getting information (esp. by interviewing witnesses, etc. in a police investigation)
blood; blood; ancestry; (the) blood; feelings
to throw into; to toss into
gotcha; alrighty; got it; OK
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing
destruction (esp. of evidence); spoliation; suppression; hiding; concealment
thing that should be (carefully) avoided; no-no; thing to definitely not do; something forbidden; taboo
hasty; rash; rushed; hurried; impatient; impetuous
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
state of mind; (one's) mental state