cover; mantle; shroud; hood
quiet (e.g. neighbourhood); peaceful; tranquil
here and there; in twos and threes; now and then; from time to time; lightly fluttering (of falling petals, leaves, etc.); swirling (in the wind)
due form; official; formality
heat haze; shimmer of hot air
art works, traditional artifacts and antiques; artistic handicrafts; decorative art
cut; cutting; haircut; shuffle (cards); shuffling; scene
to stop; to quit; to put an end to
rainfall; rainy weather; rainy; wet
Florence; Florence (Italy); Firenze
municipal office; council; city hall
young and energetic; up-and-coming; new and excellent; newly produced; up-and-comer
rapids; shallows of a river
to be in high spirits; to be encouraged; to be lively; to cheer up
bravery; courage; heroism
prodigy; talented person; person of exceptional talent; genius
(full-length) novel; long novel
twentieth day of the month; twenty days
to rub on; to rub against; to wipe on; to strike (a match)
to be dampened; to be discouraged; to be weakened; to be reduced
unemployment; losing one's job; becoming unemployed
oppression; suppression; pressure