to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
to come near; to approach; to be on the verge of; to be about to; to overhang; to hang over
nodding off (while sitting); dozing
arrival; coming (e.g. something awaited); advent
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
according to; by (means of); due to; because of
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
to cause trouble (for someone); to annoy; to bother; to inconvenience
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
here and there; all around; everywhere; to get things in the wrong order (back to front); to become muddled up
whispered conversation; whispering
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
to reach one's ears; to come to one's knowledge; to hear about; to learn of (by chance)
rather; better; instead; if anything
guidance; leadership; leading the way
originator; ringleader; perpetrator; main culprit; person responsible
forcefulness of speech; influential voice
to dye; to colour; to color
earrings (for pierced ears); ear piercing; body piercing
bad; poor; inferior; delinquent; hoodlum; hooligan
to go with (a companion); to hang out with; to do together
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
influence; clout; leverage
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
to hate the very sight of; to hold a grudge against; to treat like an enemy; to bear constant enmity; to be gunning for; to have it in for
usually; under usual circumstances
state of things; state of affairs; condition; situation; circumstances
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
cool; indifferent; apathetic; cold; cold-hearted; heartless
follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
opposite side; other side; over there; that way; the other party; the other person
somewhere; anywhere; in some respects
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat
to become used to seeing; to be familiar with