example; instance; precedent; custom; habit
bookshelves; bookshelf; bookcase
to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return
counter; counting device; (service) counter (at a bank, store, etc.); counter (at a bar, cafe, etc.); bar; counter-attack (in soccer); counter
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
pattern; behavioural pattern; behavioral pattern; predictability
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
table of contents; contents
back issue (of a publication); back number; number (on the back of a player's uniform); shirt number
to lend; to loan; to let out on hire
to cover up the sky (e.g. smoke)
to fall (of rain, snow, ash, etc.); to come down; to form (of frost); to beam down (of sunlight or moonlight); to pour in; to visit (of luck, misfortune, etc.)
weather; look of the sky; situation; turn of affairs; signs
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
(always) having ready; having on hand; being provided with; standing; permanent; regular
to open wide (doors or windows); to throw open; to fling open; to leave open; to keep open
unobstructed view; perspective; forecast; outlook; insight; foresight
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
to begin to fall (of rain, snow, etc.)
elementary particle; particle
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
to memorize; to memorise; to recite from memory
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
to do what one is told to (esp. of a child); to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says; to do what one wants something (one's body, legs, etc.) to do; to work as expected (e.g. of a machine); to obey (one)
as; because; with; due to
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
certain amount; some; certain person; Mr So-and-so; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
root; source; origin; foundation; basis; essence
wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect
to have one's attention caught (by); to be distracted (by); to be preoccupied (with); to be captivated (by); to be absorbed (in)
prohibition; inhibition; ban
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
aptitude; aptness; suitability
absurd; unreasonable; rash; reckless; excessive; immoderate