vindicate-vb (-cating, -cated) 1. to clear (someone) of guilt or suspicion

2. to provide justification for; Example: the arrests may vindicate the strong-arm tactics

vindication n.

bewilder-vb to confuse utterly; puzzle

to fall through- not happen as planned. Example: My trip to San Francisco fell through, because I had to work this week end.

With bated breath-while nervously waiting Example: I watched him perform the dangerous trick with bated breaths.

Anticipate-v. To expect. Example: We anticipate that the patient will recover soon.