to bend; to flutter; to wave; to yield to; to be swayed by; to bow to
sacred precincts; sanctuary; consecrated ground; issue that is regarded as being off-limits; matter that is not up for discussion
several weeks; a few weeks
opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open; opening up (e.g. to the public); allowing (public) access
wharf; bridge; jetty; pier
merry voices (e.g. of children playing)
solemn; sublime; grand; magnificent; impressive
multicolored; multicoloured; of various colors; diverse; of all kinds; all manners of
national holiday; festival day
weight (e.g. paperweight); pressing down; keeping control; exercising authority; having self-control; exercising self-discipline
to model on; to make in the shape of; to represent; to symbolise
decoration; ornament; trimmings
shrewdness; sharpness; astuteness; acumen; tact
front; frontage; facade; main
side; beside; feature of a sword blade
one large ...; a great ...
amusement (recreational) facilities
strong-willed; strong of heart
entrance fee; admission fee; admission; entrance charge; admission charge
to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback
curved sword (e.g. a scimitar, shamshir, etc.); curved blade
stick; club; cudgel; bludgeon
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
paints; painting material
to pick out item(s) from a group to keep
stingy; cheap; very frugal
fanfare; flourish of trumpets
leveling up; raising the level (of); boosting; improving; improvement; rising to the next level
to resign; to abandon; to step aside; to back out of; to retire; to get away
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
to differ; to be different; to run counter to; to change (into something out of the ordinary)
diligent; earnest; attentive to detail; brisk (working, moving); frequent (e.g. checking)
desperation; self-abandonment
counter for chairs or seats