head temple of a Buddhist sect; headquarters (of an organization); head of operations; nerve center
to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold
interior; inside; internal
cruel; merciless; atrocious; pitiful; tragic; horrible
solemn; sublime; grand; magnificent; impressive
delicate; minute; fine; detailed; subtle
large temple edifice; large temple
dilapidated house; deserted house
aspect; phase; condition; modality
couch; bench; ottoman; settee
successive generations; successive emperors
various kings; unproclaimed son of the imperial family
destruction; disruption; (application) crash
Revelation (book of the Bible); the Apocalypse
(even) if only a little; to some extent; in the slightest way
cause and effect; causality; karma; fate; unfortunate; unlucky
unconsciousness; unconscious; involuntary; the unconscious
French Revolution (1789-1799)
Mary (mother of Jesus); the Virgin Mary; Mary (of Magdala); Mary Magdalene
to offer; to present; to set someone up in a high position; to revere at a distance; to do respectfully
face; visage; look; (facial) expression; honor (honour); face; influence
to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
symbol (of something abstract); emblem; (symbolic) representation
church; cathedral; chapel
religion; religious affiliation; belief; religious activity
trampling down; overrunning; infringement; violation
miserable; wretched; lonely; dreary; shabby; comfortless
pessimism; (taking a) gloomy view; discouragement; despondency; despair; disappointment
to be performed (on the stage); to be in the limelight
coronation ceremony; enthronement
the ways of the world; human nature
decisive blow; game-winning hit (e.g. in baseball)
great writer; literary master; distinguished author