sleepiness; drowsiness; the sandman; Morpheus
how long; how far; how much
metallic sound; metallic clank
sleep; sleeping; inactivity; death
to recover consciousness; to come to
to unfold; to unroll; to open
sacred precincts; sanctuary; consecrated ground; issue that is regarded as being off-limits; matter that is not up for discussion
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
trunks (swimming, boxing, etc.); trunks (underwear); boxers; boxer shorts
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
to strip someone; to help someone remove (clothes)
via; through; by doing; by means of; using
chilly; unpleasantly cold
uneasy; unsure; unreliable; untrustworthy; (arch.) nervous; (arch.) impatient
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence
to get into a panic; to be flustered; to panic; to get in a flap
finally; at last; ultimately; in the end
defending to the last; desperate defence; stubborn defence
fetish; passion; enthusiasm
body odor; body odour; personal odor; personal odour; characteristic (of someone)
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
outstanding talent; person of exceptional talent; gifted person
medicine; pharmaceuticals; efficacious chemical (gunpowder, pesticide, etc.); (pottery) glaze; (illegal) drug; narcotic
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
sleeping pill; sleep medication
shudder; shiver; trembling with fear
unexpectedly; unusually; considering all that
failure; defeat; mistake; unconsciousness
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
by a hair's breadth; in the nick of time; touch and go; close call; critical moment
to go past (a place or thing); to go beyond
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
to forget oneself; to lose control of oneself
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
to be furnished with; to be provided with; to be possessed of; to be endowed with; to be among; to be one of
treasury; treasure house; storehouse; treasure trove; rich source (of)
spot; dot; place; location; (airport) apron; spot advertisement; spot advertising