only recently; just of late
somehow; for some reason or other
nailing on; nailing down; being stationary; being rooted to the spot; (price) pegging
level ground; plain; flatland
to take command; to give direction
bare rock; rock surface; rock face
boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque
large room; green room; waiting room for performers when off stage; junior actor; actor of small parts; large hospital room (for several patients)
labyrinth; maze; mystery; dungeon
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
after having come this far; now that we've come this far
luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room
dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar
fairy tale; fairy story; nursery tale
character (in a play or novel); dramatis personae
to be on the verge of; to be about to; to be on the point of
inheritance; bequest; legacy; heritage
conquest (of a difficulty, illness, handicap, etc.); overcoming; bringing under control; subjugation; victory over
handrail; railing; banister
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake
stone paving; cobble paving; stone steps; check (pattern); pavé; rectangular dessert (usu. made from chocolate or several layers of sponge cake)
route; way; course; directions
expedient; means; instrument; upaya (skillful means, methods of teaching)
don't worry; no worries; never mind
clanging; empty; deserted
comfortable; easy; calm; loose; spacious
watching a (sports) game; spectating; observing (military operations)
to be suitable; to be appropriate; to match