英和和英

four operations

addition, subtraction, multiplication and division―the four rules of arithmetic

press down

tending to suppress

suppress a sob

modulation and cadence

frown an interruption down

stem the tide

stem the tide

break siege

drop anchor

ladle clumsily

a depressing restraint

cushion the blow

drop sharply

draw an underline

let down the hem

blow gently

the suppression of heresy

unburden the donkey

minor confinement

Anti-looseness

Prevention of slack

dishonour―non-acceptance

break the jinx

a gradual decrease

Shooting and fishing prohibited.

Shooting and fishing prohibited within these precincts.

proactive inhibition

an act of oppression