to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
to fish; to look for; to search for; to go on a spree (spending, reading, etc.); to binge
to finish reading; to read through
notable; important; chief; valuable; conspicuous; outstanding
to be absorbed in reading
secondhand bookshop; secondhand bookstore; secondhand bookseller
to refer to; to use as reference
foreign; abroad; overseas
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
Dostoevskii; Dostoyevskii
author; writer; novelist; artist
heigh-ho; heave-ho; alley oop
first and second volume (e.g. of a book); volume one and volume two; book one and book two
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
thank you for your continued patronage
shopkeeper; storekeeper; proprietor of a shop
grandfather (may be used after name as honorific); male senior-citizen (may be used after name as honorific)
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
closing up shop (for the day); stopping business; going out of business
vague; obscure; indistinct; hazy; ambiguous
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
to be accustomed to reading
to choose (a thing) at one's own discretion; to use one's discretion in choosing
calculation; reckoning; count; forecast
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
creator (of a work); author; writer; artist; composer; playwright
to win the prize; to win the ring
backdoor; rear entrance; rear exit; unauthorized; illicit; illegal
regular holiday; fixed day off; regular closing day
please don't fuss over me; don't go to any trouble; don't bother