ghost; apparition; goblin; monster; something unusually large
payback; tit for tat; retaliation; doing over again; redoing
possibly; perhaps; perchance; unintentionally; accidentally
fondly; admiringly; with fascination; with adoration; with enchantment
uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)
rest period; intermission; break time; recess
out-of-school; off-campus
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
dregs; sediment; lees (esp. sake); leftovers; by-product; worthless item; junk
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
(not) anywhere; nowhere; everywhere; anywhere
My goodness!; Good lord!; Holy cow!
to leave; to depart; to take one's leave
head-on; to one's face; squarely; directly; flatly (e.g. refuse)
to take a step backward; to retreat a step
decision; determination; resolution
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
little-known good place; good out-of-the-way place; well-kept secret place; hole-in-the-wall
schoolyard; playground; school grounds; campus
to gather in a circle; to form a circle
to flare up; to burst into flames
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
impatient; tantalized; tantalised; irritated; chagrined; chagrinned
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
with a start; with a jump
(a) little; (a) few; slight; only; just; merely
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) all in one sweep
to connect; to link together; to pull together; to close tightly; to purse (e.g. lips)
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
to start a journey; to embark on a trip; to set forth; to hit the trail
opposite; reverse; contrary
since when; from when; how long
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge