perpetrators of (some) crime; (some type of) crime
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
to investigate thoroughly; to examine closely; to probe into; to be obsessed with a thought; to brood over; to worry about
cut end; section; opening; point of view; (different) perspective; new approach
to engage in; to participate in; to take part in; to be involved in
error; mistake; slip; bug
to commit (e.g. crime); to perpetrate; to break (e.g. rule); to violate; to rape; to violate
short end of the stick; short straw; unlucky number; blank; bad bargain
to assign; to allot; to allocate; to divide among; to distribute; to prorate
to dispel; to clear away; to accomplish a goal; (arch.) to make it sunny; (arch.) to make clouds disappear
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
to be mistaken; to be incorrect; to make a mistake (in); to do incorrectly; to mistake (one thing with another); to confuse
accident (caused by negligence); error; blunder; fault; defect
standard; criterion; norm; benchmark; measure; gauge
to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
historical; traditional; historic
fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas
to cut one's hand; to cut one's connections (with); to break off relations (with); to cut ties (with)
delivery; handing over; turning over; extradition
absence; disregard; indifference
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
command; direction; supervision; conducting (an orchestra, choir, etc.)
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
to collect; to gather; to compile; to arrange; to settle
thundering; roaring; rumbling; booming
strong wind; high wind; moderate gale
acquaintance; friend; familiar face
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
familiarity; intimacy; acquaintance
to get slightly dirty (all over)
cold; chill; cold weather; cold wave; cold air
to shorten; to reduce; to crumple (fabric); to wrinkle; to make (one's body) smaller; to draw in (one's legs)
shabby; unsightly; unkempt
to speak words (of); to speak (to); to say (something); to say some (kind, comforting, etc.) words
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
great; excellent; distinguished; important; awful; terrible
middle; halfway; half (of); one half; half (e.g. done, jokingly); partly
intimidation; threat; bluster
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; presence; appeal
the other day; lately; recently; during this period
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
selection (from many people for an important position); exceptional promotion