to catch fire; to be ignited; to ignite; to flare up (of an emotion, controversy, etc.); to blaze; to be ignited (of a dispute, commotion, etc.)
since some time ago; for quite a while; already
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
to come to meet (someone); to come to pick up
night attack; nocturnal assault
to be sorry; to beg someone's pardon; to be much obliged; to be grateful; to be amazed; to be greatly impressed
later; afterwards; future; after one's death; (arch.) descendant
patrol (with ships or aircraft); patrolling
expansion; extension; magnification; enlargement; escalation; spread
loudly (wailing, making a noise, etc.)
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
thank you for waiting; sorry to have kept you waiting
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
to stand still (for a while); to remain in one place; to stand alone (of a building, statue, tree, etc.); to stand quietly; to wander about; to loiter
completion; conclusion; perfect (tense)
three times; thrice; third (interval)
requisition; requisitioning; seizure; confiscation; impounding; retaining (e.g. deposit)
base (military, expedition, etc.); enthusiast; maniac; fanatic
to play a leading role; to play a central part
(made of) stone; stone-built
moat; fosse; canal; ditch
fort; fortification; fortress; stronghold
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
fort; stronghold; fortification
miniature; miniature figure; miniature model
vast; extensive; immense; huge; large; grand
caller; visitor; company; guest
to stay at (e.g. hotel); to be docked; to be berthed; to be moored
as expected; just as one thought; as feared; sure enough
to (relax and) stretch one's legs out; to go for a further walk
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care