thorny shrub; wild rose; briar; thorn; cusp
nightly procession of monsters, spirits, etc.; veritable pandemonium; large number of people plotting and doing evil; creepy characters roaming about
mystery; curiosity; strangeness; ghost; monster; apparition
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
being fond of; having a liking for; to the liking of; favored by; popular with
to call in; to invite; to bring in
a little more than usual; bribe money added to a regular fee; and then some
outside the city area; suburbs
to spin vigorously; to wave around (e.g. sword, bat)
toil; drudgery; penal servitude; imprisonment (with hard labour)
as one pleases; irresponsibility; free-for-all
ensemble (e.g. orchestra, chamber group, etc.); concert
quick on the uptake; quick to catch on; perceptive; intuitive
to confuse (someone); to befuddle; to bewilder; to mystify; to throw up a smokescreen; (lit.) to surround with smoke
enough; sufficient; plenty; sufficiently; fully; thoroughly
alighting (from a train, bus, etc.); getting off; getting out (of a car)
retort; back talk; backchat
boorish; unsophisticated; unrefined; uncouth; tasteless; insensitive
waterfall; (arch.) rapids
stone paving; cobble paving; stone steps; check (pattern); pavé; rectangular dessert (usu. made from chocolate or several layers of sponge cake)
living a life of leisure with dignity; living quietly and comfortably free from worldly cares; otium cum dignitate
historic spot; historic remains; ruins
plate (often as in "tectonic plate")
quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)
historic landmark; historic site; historic remains
first year; initial (year)
even if not; even without
admonition; remonstrance; expostulation
cardio-pulmonary function
bad; wrong; evil; no good; wicked; reprehensible
walking about town; stroll around town; walking the streets (e.g. for exercise)
do not let your guard down after a victory; (lit.) tighten the strings of your helmet after winning
to be affected; to be theatrical; to be pompous
leisurely, post-meal use of a toothpick