to succeed (in doing); to pull something off; to manage (to do a job)
pistol; handgun; revolver
to pull the trigger; to squeeze the trigger
reaching a stopping place; settling down (before the next stage); getting to a point where one can rest; one paragraph
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (e.g. of a document)
to end one's life; to commit suicide; to end a life; to kill
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
confession; acknowledgement; confession of love; professing one's feelings; confession of sins (e.g. the confessional)
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
to freeze (of one's body); to be frozen; to become numb (with cold); to be chilled
cold (e.g. weather); uninteresting (esp. joke); lame; dull
to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)
beach; water's edge; coastline; national border; before entering the country
to grow thickly; to be in full leaf; to be rampant; to luxuriate; to be luxurious
to inlay; to set; to stud (e.g. star-studded sky); to enchase (something) with; to mount (gems)
diamond (mineral, gemstone); diamond; infield; diamond (card suit)
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat; to twinkle (e.g. stars); to flicker; to waver
side (esp. of a waterbody); edge; bank; shore
walking; strolling; roaming; wandering; exploring
to throw away; to abandon
castle site; ruins of a castle
although I say; although one might say; although called
imperial villa; royal villa; detached palace
smallish; on the small side; somewhat small; short swing of a bat, racquet, etc.
everywhere; at every turn
to give (time, money, goods); to donate; to do; to perform; to apply (processing, makeup, etc.); to add (e.g. ornamentation, annotation)
spire; steeple; pinnacle; minaret
corridor; gallery; hallway; cloister (i.e. covered walk typically circling a building or garden, esp. in a palace or place of worship)
stylish; smart; elegant; chic; refined; trim
ruins (of a building, town, etc.); remains
to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)