weather; fair weather; fine weather
overflowing; flood; inundation; oversupply; plethora; abundance (esp. of something undesirable)
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
reinforcement; strengthening
to become muddy; to become slushy
to duck one's head; to pull in one's head; to duck down; to shrug one's shoulders
soaked; drenched; sopping; incessantly (raining); drizzling
temporary; provisional; fictitious; assumed (name); hypothetical; theoretical
earthen walls (of fortification); earthwork; embankment
wood; lumber; (raw) material; stuff; talent; ability
absolutely every little bit; everything from A to Z; systematically; thoroughly; one after another; successively
rain intensity; passing shower; streaks of pouring rain
strength in one's arms; physical strength; muscular strength; force; violence
to split; to tear; to burst; to be separated; to be divided
saving (e.g. energy); cutting down on (e.g. alcohol); save; save
evacuees; displaced persons; refugees
warm (treatment, reception, etc.); kind; cordial; hospitable; courteous; respectful
stocking up (in case of emergency); stockpile; reserves; storing; laying in (supplies)
you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs; a small sacrifice may be necessary to solve a more pressing problem
(traffic) congestion; traffic jam; gridlock; delay; stagnation
attentive; scrupulous; tactful; tasteful; smart
short and stout; small but wide around
(financial) settlement; squaring accounts; liquidation; ending (a relationship); breaking up (with)
kindness (shown by others); courtesy; favor; favour; good offices
several weeks; a few weeks
preliminary inspection; having a look in advance; preparatory read-through (e.g. of lesson notes); siding (on a house); clapboard
receiving; acceptance; reception; admission
attachment (esp. to things); love; affection; fondness
interested person; volunteer; supporter
town planning; urban development; community development; creating a community
plan; scheme; stratagem; trick; trap; plot
article for sale; goods for sale; main attraction; specialty; For Sale
to offer for sale; to put on the market
good-quality; superior in quality