conviction; belief; confidence
desperately; for one's dear life
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
to hold on to something (secret, lead in a race, etc.)
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
investigation (esp. in academic and scientific contexts)
duty; obligation; responsibility
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
to threaten; to menace; to frighten (into doing)
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to be satisfied (with an explanation, apology, etc.); to be happy
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
again; once more; a second time
to begin (emphatically); to launch; to embark on
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
tear gland; lacrimal gland
spreading one's legs wide apart; straddle; long stride; big steps; thigh-scooping body drop
(computer) monitor; consumer who comments on products, television programs, etc. (programmes); program or utility that monitors a program or activity
parking area for bicycles
to pass (of time); to elapse
harsh (criticism, treatment, etc.); severe; hard; strict
tangent point; point of contact; contact (electrical, etc.); point of agreement; common ground
human relations; personal relationships
construction; building; putting up; erecting; creation; formulation
smooth; undisturbed; uninterrupted; harmonious
to say; to tell; to state; to do
actual spot; scene (of a crime, accident, etc.); (on) site; (on) the ground; filming location; (movie) set
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
on the occasion of; circumstances; juncture