discontinuous(off and on; intermittent; alternating; inarticulate)

shout and wrangle

bend the knee in worship

run out of ammunition and food supplies

versatility(gifted in many ways; double in brass)

carved beams and painted rafters

great vitality

brilliantly illuminated(ablaze with lights)

lie in a heap(pile up like a mountain)

overbearing; aggressive

pass a day as if it were a year

bright red and purple

vast territory and abundant resources

carefree(casual)

the thing reminds one of its owner

infinite compassion and mercy

merit the reward

kick up a big fuss

cause a fuss(wrangle;hue and cry against)

have one's heart in one's boot