as much as a drop, very little

account of the share of an instalment to be paid by each villager

build a dam

drop, raindrop

doubly distilled (spirits), distilled

rain

face a series of troubles

shameless person is never affected by insult or taunt

lack of timeliness will not set the matters right, whatever is done

drop by drop, by drops, every drop of, to the last drop

when a drop falls on the hot pan, it burns off immediately, Metaphorically: unsustainable thing not durable or lasting,

woman who easily becomes pregnant, ready to conceive

a term of abuse

thatcher, roof maker

possess, have

in secrecy, in camera

keep quiet, remain silent

to secrete semen, to conceive (a woman)

ooze, trickle, bleed

a slight shower

drip-drop, very light shower of rain, drizzle

disappear by going very far or high

conjuror, juggler

armband

nose-band (for horse)

cords for fastening bedding to a bedstead

armed, accoutred

settlement of revenue