Vocabulary

to urge strongly

to put forward a theory

remaining firm; sticking by one's principles; not budging an inch

to bare one's back

to rinse one's back

needing care (of a person); needing to be looked after

to descend the rapids

to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on

to run for election

to score the first point

bottomless ravine; abyss

to study under a teacher

to open hostilities; to take up arms (against)

to be selected; to be chosen

strong-nerved; decisive

to put on a patronizing air

to take the initiative; to forestall; to beat to the punch

to uncork a bottle

to draw a line

to place a tax on

to pay a tax

to be worth the money

to entrust (a person) with power of attorney (to do something for one)

to have an attack of asthma

good and evil

to follow (copy after) a precedent

to strive for mutual understanding

to put young men to shame

to be consulted

to turn (a matter) over in one's mind; to think deeply

to read (a person's) physiognomy

to ease up the speed

to slow down

to perform religious services for the departed souls of one's ancestors

well-bred; of good upbringing

that matter; those matters

to handle (something) carelessly; to mistreat (somebody); to waste (e.g. food, money)

to cover up the sky (e.g. smoke)

to fly in the air

all together; in a body; en masse; all alike