to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
(not) very; (not) so; (not) very much; (not) particularly; (not) especially
to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
border; boundary; turning point; watershed; area; region
(powers of) concentration; ability to concentrate
clearly (understand, see, hear, etc.); distinctly; perfectly; as if it were right in front of one
counterattack; striking one's opponent immediately after defending an incoming attack
to forestall; to beat to the punch; to anticipate; to play the first move (e.g. in go)
waking up; awakening; arousal; disillusion; disillusionment; awakening
violently; without holding anything back; firmly; resolutely
turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
abduction and confinement (esp. unlawful)
rather than; more ... than ...
visitor (to a factory, school, lab., etc.)
taking no notice of; paying no attention to
security; stability; safety; peace
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
no!; no no!; no, not at all
to put on clothes; to wear clothes; to be the personification of
Florence; Florence (Italy); Firenze
pleased to make your acquaintance
field; sphere; realm; division; branch
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
(giving) instruction (esp. in the secrets of an art, discipline, etc.); initiation; teaching; passing on; imparting
greeting; a fine thing to say
to say something additional; to add (to what was said before)
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
time to pay the piper; (lit.) time to pay the land tax (in kind)
popular name; common name; nickname; alias
diffusion; spread; popularization; promulgation; familiarization
instead; but (on the other hand)
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
countries all over the world; all the countries of the world
to be beyond one's capacities; to be beyond one's powers; to be beyond one's control; to be unmanageable
preface; introduction; preamble
castle construction; building a castle; fortification
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget