Rubens; Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640; Flemish artist)
family name; house name; family honour; family honor
getting deeply involved; going deeply into; going too far (into something)
restlessly; aimlessly; to loiter; to drift; to be restless; to fuss
red gurnard (Chelidonichthys spinosus); gurnet; sea robin
stimulus; stimulation; impetus; impulse; excitement; thrill
journey; trip; travels; during the journey; on the way; while travelling
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that
seeing (someone) off; send-off; deferment; postponement; letting a pitch go by; wait-and-see attitude
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable
far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to swing
to stay at (e.g. hotel); to be docked; to be berthed; to be moored
to get on a horse; to mount a horse
interval; break; pause; gap (between objects); interval; opening
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant; ordinary; normal; regular
journey; route of a journey
with a sting; with a tingle; nervously; tensely; with a rip; with a ripping sound
directly opposite; right in front; middle of the forehead; helmet front
poisonous substance; toxic substance; poison
tool; implement; means; furniture
mastery; skillfulness; dexterity; master hand; expert
to give up on; to turn one's back on; to abandon; to forsake; to desert; to leave
to sense; to perceive; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
to kneel (in respect); to genuflect
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
to peel; to skin; to pare; to bare (teeth, fangs); to open wide (eyes)
gap; opening; spare moment; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop; knight (court card in mekuri karuta and unsun karuta)
riding (on horseback); mounting (a horse)
running parallel (to); running side-by-side; keeping pace (with)
to keep away; to keep at a distance
regular; normal; formal; legal; established; legitimate
rule; domination; direction; management; control (of one's destiny, public opinion, etc.); governing
tumult; great noise; clatter; hustle and bustle