to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
all present; all concerned; all of us
to row; to scull; to pedal (e.g. bicycle); to swing (on a swing); to operate a hand pump; to push through (deep snow, the jungle, etc.)
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
violence; oppression; high-handedness; tyranny; despotism
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
quite; entirely; completely; as if; as though; just like
caged bird; person whose freedom has been restricted (esp. a prostitute, mistress, concubine, etc.)
nagging; critical; talkative; gossipy
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
physical science; natural science; physics; lixue (Song-era Chinese philosophy); (arch.) philosophy
cross mark; demerit mark; an X
tool; implement; means; furniture
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
repeatedly; several times; many times
permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize
emphasizes direct object of action
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
rewriting; rewrite; fair copy
to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to interpret; to understand
in this way; thus; such; uh...
lesson; class work; teaching; instruction
abandonment; renunciation; resignation; abdication (responsibility, right)
one's say; one's point; complaint; grievance; objection
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
to wait; to await; to look forward to; to depend on; to need
pupil; student; schoolchild
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
unsparingly; without listening to the other party; without giving the other party a chance to explain
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)