rationalization; rationalisation; rationalize; rationalise
argument; discussion; theory (e.g. of evolution); doctrine; essay; treatise
family; relatives; dependents; household
servant (of the people); minister (of religion)
that country; (arch.) nirvana
in order to be(come)...; since it amounts to...; since it is advantageous to...
to waive one's right; to waive a right
to be astonished; to be flabbergasted; to be startled; to be amazed
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
yes; yea; aye; (arch.) to be so
happiness; well-being; joy; welfare; blessedness
equality; impartiality; evenness
to discuss; to talk about; to argue; to dispute; to take into consideration; to make an issue of
unable to understand (reason, motive, etc.)
penance; austerities; mortification; asceticism
throwing stones; slingshot; sling
bookworm; bibliophile; bibliophage
stupidity; ignorance; stupid person; ignorant person
to read a large number (of); to read widely; to read everything that one can lay one's hands on (usu. of specific type, genre)
poetry anthology; collection of poems; collected poems
depiction; description; portrayal
to picture; to come into one's mind; to remember
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
to be infatuated (with); to be hooked (on); to lose one's heart (on)
methodical; precise; meticulous; wooden post that has been carved to have a rounded corner with grooves running along either side of it
abandoned child; foundling
after making the rounds; after having passed through many hands; after going through many places; eventually
beginning; commencement; first (one comes to); approaching; affability; approachability
activity; action; occupation; business; sexual intercourse; sex
master; boss; stable master; craftsman; artisan; (arch.) foster parent
dangling; aimlessly; casually; unexpectedly
travelling alone; solitary journey