to have rumors going around (rumours); to have rumors spread
considerably; not a little; in no small numbers
to revel in trouble and discord; to be bent on making trouble; to like starting fights
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake
meeting; assembly; party; society; association; club
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
to watch over; to watch attentively
and; moreover; besides; as well as; and on top of that; at the same time
wicked person; evil person; scoundrel; bad thing; mischief
permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize
president (of a society); chairman
starting; inauguration; launch; founding; establishment; start-up
admission; joining; enrollment; enrolment
applicant; candidate; person interested in doing something; person wanting to do something; interested party; volunteer
waiting; waiting time; wait tile; tile which would complete one's hand
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); fan (e.g. electric)
lawless; outrageous; insolent; rude; inexcusable; unpardonable
party (of people); set (of people); clan; family; fellow
to go into; to come into; to penetrate; to become complicated
management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons
in person; personally; directly
interview (e.g. for a job)
to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize
nerve; nerves; sensitivity
rubbing the wrong way (e.g. a cat); irritating
looks; personal appearance; features
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
a lot more; much more; and then some; and plenty more than that
person concerned; interested party; related party
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
strict; rigid; exact; fair; impartial
judging; inspection; examination; investigation; review
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic