eerie; hair-raising; exaggerated; ostentatious
to let out a roar (hum, groan, moan); to produce a loud noise
to have a limit; to go too far (e.g. of a joke)
to leap back; to jump back
to meet; to assemble; to congregate
overlooking; turning a blind eye
ominous atmosphere; ghostly air; weird air; unearthly atmosphere
reforming; reuniting; getting back together (of a band, etc.)
prank; practical joke; horseplay; mischievous trick
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
to turn against; to become an enemy
utterly lacking (in ability); hopeless; useless; poor
(always) having ready; having on hand; being provided with; standing; permanent; regular
to be lifted up (with a crane, ropes, etc.); to be raised; to be hoisted; to turn upward (esp. of eyes); to slant upward
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
Her Majesty the Queen; mistress (in S&M); dominatrix
9th day of the month; nine days
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
average (normal, ordinary) year; every year; annually
(sports) ground; (playing) field; playground; stadium
whole-school assembly; assembly of the whole school
opening ceremony (of the school term)
audio; audio equipment (esp. high-end)
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
official function; state function
kitchen table; kitchen counter; working surface
gas stove; gas cooker; gas range
to stand in a row (e.g. shops on a street); to line in a row; to line; to be equal to; to be on a par with
highlight; best part; stunning; incredible; to stun; to amaze
to lie down; to throw oneself down
platform truck; hand truck; trolley; truck; bogie
heap; pile; stack; full measure
armband; arm band; brassard
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers
killing time; keeping oneself occupied; time killer; wasting time; waste of time
(being moved) deeply; (feeling) profoundly; (going) straight to one's heart; going numb; stinging (pain)
folding chair (with tubular metal frame)
soon; shortly; nearly; almost
quacking; cackling; loudly (snore, complain, argue, etc.); noisily; with a buzzing sound (e.g. speaker); with a crackling sound