The police suspected foul play.

I was brought to book for my misdeed.

The progress is going on at a snail's pace.

We're well-off for public transport here.

Wear away- The inscription of the coin had been worn away.

They vied with each other for Mary's favor.

It was hard to hear anything above the din in the restaurant.

Tamper with- He found his computer had been tampered with.

The assembly adjourned sine die.

Today was a red-letter day in our history.

Scientists hope that data from this expedition will pave the way for a more detailed exploration of Mars.

Her influence in on the wane, but she is still the boss.

I finally asked him if he was thinking of getting married again. "That's the long and the short of it," he admitted.

The tenor part is not in harmony with the accompaniment.

If need be, we'll rent a car.