things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
after school (at the end of the day)
preparations for returning (home)
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
whether one likes it or not; whether willing or not; willy-nilly
notice; attention; observation
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste
dispersing; breaking up; running away
to be satisfied (with an explanation, apology, etc.); to be happy
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
to grant (a wish); to accede; to comply with; to heed
to sum it up in one word; ... is the word for it
to enquire of someone about something (inquire); to question; to interrogate; to grill (someone about a matter); to question in detail
incompetence; laziness; worthlessness; good-for-nothing; loser; weakling
absent-mindedly; vacantly; idly; in a whisper
although I say; although one might say; although called
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
one's way back; one's way home
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
dumbfounded; in mute amazement
unworthy; unbecoming; improper
wild; in disarray; harum-scarum; hysteric
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
(some) more; even more; longer; further
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
authenticity; credibility
nonexistent; nil; none; nothing (at all); bugger-all
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
prosperity; thriving; flourishing
to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)
to grow cold (from room temperature, e.g. in refrigerator); to get chilly; to cool down
confidence; trust; faith; credit (finance)
to put an end to something; to get something over with; to quit something one has been engaged in too long or to an excessive degree