an introductory piece written by the author of a book explaining its subject, scope, or aims
characterized by peculiar or unconventional traits, often in an endearing or charming way
to go or be beyond the material or physical aspects of existence, indicating a superior existence or understanding
requiring significant effort, skill, or determination to overcome or accomplish successfully
fulfilling a want or a requirement, and bringing a feeling of accomplishment or enjoyment
the act of seeking punishment against someone who has wronged or hurt one in some way
a list of books and articles used by an author to support or reference their written work
书目
a list of technical terms or jargons of a particular field or text, provided in alphabetical order with an explanation for each one
a removable paper or plastic cover that is wrapped around the outside of a hardcover book
an alphabetical list of subjects, names, etc. along with the page numbers each of them occurs, coming at the end of a book
the edge of a book that binds all the pages together, usually with the title and the publisher's name appearing on its cover
the page at the front of a book that the names of the book, its author, and publisher are printed on it
to cruelly or violently treat a person or an animal, especially regularly or repeatedly
虐待,滥用