memorization; memorisation; learning by heart
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)
again and again; repeatedly
no objection; nothing to criticize; nothing to criticise
to recite; to chant; to cry; to yell; to advocate; to advance
to take someone along; to be accompanied (by)
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
postponement; deferment; extension (of time)
necessary condition; requirement
(arch.) countenance; (arch.) visage; face; honor (honour); dignity
distress; wretched condition
to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to put an end to; to deliver the final blow; to be the best for A
to take advantage of; to impose on; to make an entry (in an account book)
to show mercy; to show sympathy; to have compassion; to be kind
to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)
to evaluate; to appraise; to comment on
disaster; accident; shipwreck; distress
ridge of earth between rice fields; ridge between grooves in threshold or lintel; footpath between rice fields; causeway
to be erected; to be built
overcoat; greatcoat; cloak; wrap; mantle
to resign oneself (to); to reconcile oneself (to); to accept (e.g. defeat); to give up
backdoor; rear entrance; rear exit; unauthorized; illicit; illegal
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
great laughter; burst of laughter
dripping wet; soaked; drenched
to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
being somewhat excited (agitated)
rain cover; tarpaulin; covering against rain; taking shelter from rain
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
for a while; for some time; for a period
regular customer; valued client
regular customer; valued client
leaving; going home; quitting one's job; free time; leisure
it's been a long time; long time no see
apologies; excuse me; I'm sorry
ought to do; have to do; must do; feel obliged to
cold; frigid; bracing; dignified
dripping; trickling; drop by drop; in drops
to wet; to moisten; to dampen; to soak; to dip
to brave a danger; to take a risk
meeting; rendezvous; encounter; confluence