as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
jumping straight to the business, ...; I know this is abrupt, but ...; let's skip the pleasantries; getting to the point
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
company; corporation; workplace
resignation; leaving office; leaving work (e.g. at the end of the day)
already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast
to some extent; to a certain extent
to entrust; to leave to a person
disaster; accident; shipwreck; distress
detective; investigator; sleuth; detective work; secret investigation
to be careful; to be discreet; to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to be reverent; to be purified
declining; refusal; nonacceptance; turning down; withdrawal (e.g. of candidacy); pulling out (e.g. of a race)
halting (speech); faltering; stammering
majority; more than half; most (of); mostly; largely; mainly
about; concerning; related to; -ish
about when; about what time; how soon
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
world; society; life; lifetime; age; era; reign
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
formal; proper; prescribed; conventional; stereotypical
question; inquiry; enquiry
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
to get angry; to snap; to blow one's top; to lose one's temper; to flip
to profit; to benefit from; to take advantage of; to make good use of
need for caution; need for care; requiring special attention
close; intimate; on good terms
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
student (esp. a university student)