Explanations needed
18 ac Lay down life for another in this spirit (G?O?T) GHOST is spirit but can't see the rest.
4d Person out of work on Scottish island (R?T?R?E) RETIREE, but where's the Sc island?
36 ac Fine parts of Germany and southern part of Europe (?L?N?E?S) Presumably Flanders?
35 ac Game proceeding through a series of matches (D?M?N?E?) DOMINOES is a game, but can't see the rest