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 adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)
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; hastily; in haste
dispersal; breaking up; running away; fleeing
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 inquire (about); to enquire; to ask; to interrogate; to question intensely; to grill (someone about something)
incompetence; laziness; worthlessness; good-for-nothing; loser; weakling
absent-mindedly; absently; idly; in a subdued voice; in undertones; 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); trace
to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
return journey; one's way home; one's way back
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
dumbfounded; speechless; flabbergasted; struck dumb with astonishment
unworthy; unbecoming; improper
wild; freakish; madcap; crazy; hysterical
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
prosperity; thriving; flourishing
to be connected (to); to be joined together; to connect (of a telephone call, the internet, etc.); to get through; to lead (to an outcome); to bring about (a result); to be lined up (e.g. of cars)
to grow cold; to get chilly; to cool down
confidence; trust; faith; credit
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