person in charge; senior staff; manager; chief; head
secret investigation; private enquiry; private inquiry; reconnaissance; scouting
in some way or other; in some shape or form; somehow
information leak; intelligence leak
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
support (e.g. for an argument); backing; proof; evidence; corroboration; substantiation
to be lacking in options; to be too few
to have something on someone; to catch someone out; to trip someone up; (lit.) to grab by the tail
to brave a danger; to take a risk
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
embrace; hug; holding in one's arms
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate