(one's) quota; assignment
writing brush; paintbrush; writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; writing (composing text); the written word
chronological order; time series
perfect; just right; ideal
corresponding to; being applicable to; being relevant to; coming under; falling under; fulfilling (requirements)
old friend; familiar face
estrangement; alienation; neglecting to stay in contact
correction; revision; rectification
making one's best exertions
to fall incessantly (rain, snow, etc.); to downpour
bystreet; side street; back street; alley; lane
umbrella; parasol; something shaped like an umbrella or a conical hat; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap
planning; scheming; maneuvering; manoeuvring
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
grief; sorrow; extreme sadness; heartbreak
to go against; to act contrary to; to run counter to; to deviate from
calm; composed; leisurely
to reveal by washing the surface; to expose by washing away dirt, earth, etc.; to discover (by investigation); to bring to light; to start washing
from afar; over a great distance; all the way
home town; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains
face; looks; vestiges; trace
loved one; lover; sweetheart
coming and going; traffic; road; street; association; socializing
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
to spin; to make yarn; to spin (a tale); to assemble (e.g. words); to put together
passing shower; streaks of pouring rain
plan; plot; idea; conception; vision; scheme
to get (a joke or explanation); to strike home; to click; to know intuitively
to take off; to jump; to take the plunge; to decide; to step out of the ring
visual confirmation; sighting
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser
lukewarm; tepid; half-hearted; vague; lenient; mild
please; I beg you; for mercy's sake
immediately; right away; at once; easily; readily
taking a philosophic view; looking at the long term; farsightedness
dying in a fit of anger or indignation