Vocabulary

fresh verdure; new green leaves

bridegroom

depths; deep level

to propose; to suggest

dead of night; midnight

temple; shrine; sanctuary

meek; quiet; docile; humble; faithful; obedient

identification papers; piece of identification; identity document; ID

progress

personnel change; personnel shift; reshuffle; (annual) staff reassignment

rudder; helm

loan; lending

plateau; tableland; eminence

rapids

to escape from; to get out

minor key

start; beginning; first step; clue

absolutely; positively; decidedly

suspension of water supply; water outage

extinction (e.g. of a family); dying out; discontinuation

conclusion; decision; judgement; declaration

cellar; basement

halfway up (down) a mountain; mountainside

(afternoon) nap; sleeping during the day; siesta

long-lasting; long-wearing; wears well

to expel; to drive out

deep regret; great sorrow; bitter grief

anchorage; anchoring; mooring

set meal; special (of the day)

fixed quantity

to tie; to fasten; to tighten

communications (e.g. post, telegraph)

gun; firearm

nobleman; dignitary; lord

expressing one's mind; speaking out

spreading out like an open fan

(if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that; 10000 to 1

premature baby

widow

reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)