to put into writing; to write
notebook; copy-book; note; noting down; (musical) note; laptop (computer)
nonsense; no meaning; meaningless
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
because; as; since; because of that; therefore; accordingly
spreading around (news, rumor, etc.); making widely known; making public; publicizing; proclaiming
to forbid; to ban; to prohibit; to suppress (a feeling, laughter, etc.); to hold back (e.g. tears)
in public; in company; in the presence of others
meticulous; careful; discreet; scrupulous; prudent
ratio; proportion; match; equal; compared with ...; relative to ...
hostility; antagonism; opposition
maximum preference; maximum priority; priority handling
(school) grade; year; class; grade; kyu (junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)
life; living; livelihood; (one's) living
dream within a dream; (beyond) one's wildest dreams; entirely unrealizable dream; pie in the sky
(way of) life; lifestyle; living; life circumstances; livelihood; day-to-day life
hair; fur; wool; down; plumage
if that is the case; if it becomes so; when it becomes so
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
to fail to catch; to let slip; to miss
choice; selection; option
to take (preventive) measures; to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
sooner or later; in time; eventually
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
arrangement; preparations; search (by police)
to expose (a secret); to disclose; to take apart; to take to pieces; to kill; to do away with
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
to become public; to become known; to come out in the open; to be formal; to be official
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
putting (a named suspect) on the wanted list
circular; circulating letter
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
unnecessary trouble brought upon oneself; stirring up a hornet's nest
to attract interest; to capture attention
very likely; very probable
spreading around (news, etc.); talking about widely; noising about; circulating
could result in (something undesirable); might end up (doing, happening); run the risk of
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
generosity; magnanimity; tolerance; length and capacity; measures
rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded
gradually; by degrees; little by little; step by step
to rest; to suspend; to give relief
palm (of one's hand); skill; (in one's) grip; (under one's) control; one's (concealed) intentions; one's cards
this is my chance; this is the (opportune) moment; here's an opportunity (that can't be passed up)