to shut oneself in (one's house, room, etc.); to confine oneself (to); to barricade oneself (in a building); to entrench oneself; to hole up
to fold one's arms; to stand and watch (without interfering); to stand idly by; to lie in wait; to be ready and waiting
outside; exterior; the open (air); other place; somewhere else
stairs; stairway; staircase
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to add up to; to advance (in price)
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
waves that remain after the wind has subsided; after-effect; aftermath
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
simple substance (e.g. chemical); something standing alone; separate item; solo item
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
to show up; to appear; to turn up
obstruction; hindrance; blocking; disturbance; interference; interruption
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
defense; defence; protection
crowding together; clustering together; close formation; swarm
to hate; to dislike; to avoid; to disregard; to act without regard (for); to be bad for (e.g. dust in machinery)
emergency; extreme; great; extraordinary
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.); coverage
to climb; to clamber (over, up); to scramble (up); to scale; to claw one's way up
balcony; veranda; verandah; porch
routine; routine duties; routine work; routine
arrest; apprehension; capture
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
blind alley; cul-de-sac; dead end street; deadlock; impasse; dead end
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon); trace
dive (e.g. into water); diving; dive (of an aircraft)
end; close; conclusion; termination
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific