maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full
lesson; precept; teachings; moral
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
noble; lofty; high-minded; virtuous; upright
self-control; self-restraint
harmless to humans and animals; having no influence; unimportant; insignificant
top of the head; vertex; parietal
toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
ominous; sinister; (arch.) annoying; (arch.) appearing to be true; (arch.) plausible
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
without; but if; otherwise; or else
had better ...; may as well ...
outstanding talent; person of exceptional talent; gifted person
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
to knock down; to shoot down; to lop off
to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
opportunity; chance; trigger; cause
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
dawn; daybreak; event (e.g. "in the event of ..."); occasion; occurrence
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
preparation; arrangements
fixed date; appointed day
one night; one evening; all night; overnight
rest; break; recess; intermission
book; volume; this; present; main; head
study; library; den; home office; reading room
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
letter (of alphabet); character; writing
huge; vast; enormous; swelling; expansion
bookstore; bookshop; publisher; main building
to buy all (of something) one can get one's hands on; to buy up; to scoop up
book lover; lover of books; bibliophilism; love of books
present; gift; to give a present or gift
collection of books; (personal) library
princess; spoiled girl; hothouse flower; glue