like that; that way; thus
doctrine; rule; principle; -ism
left utterly helpless; have no one to turn to; unapproachable
crash; smash; bang; sound of a large, heavy object falling
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
to bend forward; to stoop; to bow
maniac (as in rabid sport fan); enthusiast
to overturn; to capsize; to overthrow (government etc.); to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.)
book lover; lover of books; bibliophilism; love of books
standard; set; routine; decided
weird; disgusting; sickening
life; living; I; me; student
rain shower in late autumn (fall) or early winter; seasonable rain
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
sympathy; empathy; response
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
shameless; infamous; disgraceful
bookshelves; bookshelf; bookcase
immersing oneself in; being absorbed in; devoting oneself to; giving oneself up entirely to
exchange; interchange; switching; reciprocity; barter; substitution
bamboo grass; generally smaller species of running bamboo that do not shed their sheaths (e.g. Sasa spp.)
going; travelling; act; action; bank; counter for banks; counter for groups or parties of people
reading through (a book); finishing (a book)
regular; usual; favourite; favorite; preferred; accustomed
on bad terms; at loggerheads
not limited to; not just ...
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
to see eye to eye; to be on the same wavelength; to talk the same language
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
practical guide; manual; how-to book
new book; 17x11 cm paperback book