But, in his anxiety, the criminal has drawn the net so closely that one cut will set Inglethorp free." I was silent. 
The criminal was so nervous that he/she made mistakes.
The criminal had full composure and was steady and alert.
the fighters are on vacation
Congress approved the reduction in the late 1980s.
A person is playing with a yo-yo.
No doubt, this is not important at all.
a couple is entertained by song and dance
The skateborder is riding a bike.