all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
snatching; stealing; seizure; usurpation
feel uneasy; on tenterhooks; in suspense; on pins and needles
political offense; political offence; political crime; political offender; political prisoner; prisoner of conscience
staff; stuff; stuffing; filling
indoor (court, pool, etc.)
to keep a record; to keep a tally
just because; even if; even though
to join together; to combine; to join up
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
(clenched) fist; knuckles
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
person in charge (including a supervisory role for other staff); person responsible for ...; responsible party; supervisor; manager
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
to hear a rumor; to get wind of
rash; thoughtless; careless; hasty; imprudent
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
you guys; buddies; pals; you lot
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
uncouth person; disgusting fellow; nuisance; outcast; bore
seeing through (a trick, someone's mind, etc.)
to feel refreshed; to feel more cheerful; to feel better
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick
connection; link; relationship