snake;  serpent;  large snake
 to mince;  to cut fine;  to carve;  to engrave;  to tick away (time);  to beat out (e.g. rhythm);  to etch (into one's mind)
 low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.);  low (position);  close to the ground;  short (height);  deep (voice);  in a low key
 small window;  fenestella;  scuttle (type of hatch on a ship)
 fortress;  stronghold;  citadel
 to strengthen;  to emphasize;  to emphasise
 stern;  grave;  austere;  strict (e.g. security);  severe;  firm
 front entrance;  front door
 two colours;  two varieties;  two types
 to paint;  to plaster;  to lacquer;  to varnish;  to spread;  to smear
 to divide (into);  to split (into);  to share;  to distribute;  to distinguish;  to discriminate;  to break up (a fight)
 tip of nose;  before one's eyes;  under one's nose;  tip (of something)
 to line up;  to set up;  to enumerate;  to itemize;  to be equal (to);  to compare well (with)
 misunderstanding;  mistaken idea;  wrong guess
 armoured vehicle;  armored vehicle
 to sit in a row;  to be arrayed
 front part;  frontage;  facade;  initial pledge (e.g. election);  opening slogan
 light;  well-lit;  bright (of a colour);  brightly-coloured;  cheerful;  bright;  encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
 being brought to a standstill;  being stranded;  being stumped;  being in a dilemma;  dying while standing (and remaining standing);  dying on one's feet
 residence;  estate;  grounds;  premises;  mansion
 last (i.e. immediately preceding);  previous;  pre- (e.g. premodern);  before;  before;  earlier
 traffic;  transportation;  communication;  exchange (of ideas, etc.);  intercourse
 cannabis (Cannabis sativa);  hemp (plant);  hemp (fiber);  linen;  flax
 situation;  (present) state of affairs;  circumstances
 sightseeing;  watching;  viewing;  sightseer;  watcher;  spectator
 there is no need to ...;  never happens;  there is never a time when
 each house;  every house;  many houses
 hard;  solid;  stiff;  tight;  strong;  firm (not viscous or easily moved);  safe
 to shut;  to close;  to block (a street, entrance, etc.);  to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.);  to shut off;  to consume (with negative feelings)
 door (esp. Japanese-style);  shutter;  window shutter; (arch.)  entrance (to a home); (arch.)  narrows
 pious men and women;  religious people;  the faithful
 to be affected;  to be influenced;  to be concerned with;  to have to do with;  to stick to (opinions)
 to avoid (physical contact with);  to avoid (situation);  to ward off;  to avert;  to put aside;  to move out of the way
 opium poppy (Papaver somniferum)
 head;  chief;  merit;  strong point;  superiority;  major
 overcoat;  greatcoat;  cloak;  wrap;  mantle