(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) very; (not) much
the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; surroundings; many countries; the whole world; all around; here and there
bookshelves; bookshelf; bookcase
multicolored; multicoloured; of various colors; diverse; of all kinds; all manners of
spine (of book); binding (of book)
wherein; therein; thereinto
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all times and places; all ages and countries
wisdom; intelligence; intellect
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
to jump up; to spring up; to move around; to bounce up and down; to pound (of one's heart, e.g. with excitement); to throb
collection of books; (personal) library
to dazzle one's eyes; to hold one's gaze; to fascinate; to captivate
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
bulky and heavy; massive; solid; dignified; imposing; composed
leather cover; leather binding
just above; right overhead
to overlook; to command a view of; to look down on; to despise; to look down on
author (usu. of a particular book); writer
unknown; obscure; insignificant
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
prohibition; inhibition; ban
leaving (e.g. work at end of day); withdrawal (e.g. from a noble's or superior's presence); exit (e.g. from a market)
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
bon voyage!; have a nice trip!
counter for chairs or seats