as; because; with; due to
tunnel; to tunnel (through a potential barrier); letting a grounder go through one's legs
to demolish; to tear down; to pull down
townscape; street (of stores and houses); (look of) stores and houses on street
flat; even; level; plain (speech, etc.); simple
near one's knee; (by) one's side; (at) one's hand; place under the protection (of one's parents, etc.); (under) the care (of); territory of a powerful person
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
female vampire; vampiress
wide; extensive; comprehensive; far-reaching; widespread
government office; government agency; authorities
classification; categorization; sorting
piercing; shrill; noisy; loud; clamorous; wild
opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open; opening up (e.g. to the public); allowing (public) access
head; lead; vanguard; first
ventilation; communication (within an organisation); openness
to find out; to discover; to detect
general; admiral; head; chief; old chap; mate
to have an eye on; to zero in on
regarding with apprehension; viewing with anxiety
decisive moment; turning point; critical moment; win-or-bust situation
feeling keenly; fully realizing
to ripen; to mature; to be ready for action; to be the right time (to act); to be in common use; to come to sound natural
occupation; calling; livelihood
to finish; to get it over with; to settle; to pay back; to get along (without something); to make do with (without)
hustle and bustle; throng; crowd; congestion; traffic jam
stone paving; cobble paving; stone steps; check (pattern); pavé; rectangular dessert (usu. made from chocolate or several layers of sponge cake)
to avenge (somebody) by striking down their killer
light and shade; shade (of colour, color); depth (of flavor); complexity; strength and weakness (of flavor)
productive; constructive; meaningful