absorbed in; immersed in; forgetting oneself; daze; within a dream; while dreaming
all you want; as much as one wants
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
(powers of) concentration; ability to concentrate
talented; gifted; prodigious; virtuoso; masterful
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
martial arts; military arts; wushu; modern sport derived from traditional Chinese martial arts
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
diligent application (to work or study); cultivating one's character by studying hard; mutual encouragement (to improve); working hard together; friendly rivalry
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
to satisfy the requirements
France; French (language)
to be born and raised (in); to be born and brought up; to be born and bred
matter of time; question of time
being apt to; being liable to; being inclined to
(a) touch of; tinge of; wreath (e.g. of smoke); one stroke; one brush
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
completely; thoroughly; horribly; without exception; until there's no untouched (undamaged) part
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
complete defeat; utter defeat; annihilation; to be completely defeated; to be beaten hollow
sense; idea; desire; concern; attention; care
detached; aloof; indifferent
appearance; shape; form; atmosphere; look; feel
to defy accepted norms; to go off the rails; to be eccentric
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
to shake; to jolt; to shake (e.g. the political world); to disturb; to put off a batter (by varying one's type of pitch)
the same; the said; likewise
time; season; period; phase; stage
percussion; tapping; examining by percussion; sounding out (someone's intentions); making an approach (about)
proposal; offer; request; application
that's the way it is; such is life
thunderstruck; hit by a thunderbolt; struck by lightning