mystery; mysteriousness; secret
representative; exemplary; model
vitality; energy; dynamism
to shed light; to cast light
lightning; flash of lightning; lightning bolt
(political) power; authority; influence
crucible; melting pot; melting pot (of cultures, ideas, etc.); state of ecstasy; state of fevered excitement
to count on one's fingers; to count down the days (in anticipation); to look forward to
stating (one's views); expressing
to rip out (and take); to tear out
leader; guide; mentor; coach
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
repatriation; return; (electrical) feedback
to destroy; to crush; to break by striking; to spoil; to ruin
ripening (of a crop); crop; harvest
surprisingly; stunningly; astonishingly; wonderfully
regarding as sacred; apotheosis; deification; sanctification
to decorate gaudily; to overdecorate; to deck out; to embellish
busy; having no (free) time
abstinence; self-control; celibacy; abnegation; asceticism
companion; partner; spouse
pure; clean; untouched; innocent
large notebook (usu. used for taking lecture notes)
plan; plot; idea; conception; vision; scheme