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Almost a year ago I took up the challenge of reading all of Charles Dickenss novels in 2012, documenting my progress by filing a daily quotation for the BBC News Magazine. So, 12 months and some four million words later, was it worth it? Take up the challenge take something up 1become interested or engaged in a pursuit:she took up tennis at the age of 11 begin to hold or fulfil a position or post:he left to take up an appointment as a missionary accept an offer or challenge. 2occupy time, space, or attention:I don’t want to take up any more of your time 3pursue a matter later or further:he’ll have to?take it up with?the bishop (also?take up)?resume speaking after an interruption:I took up where I had left off 4shorten a garment by turning up the hem. Herculean task. matchsticks-holding-up-the-eyelids Dickens time. pay tribute to tribute noun 2?[C?or?U]?something that you say, write, or give that shows your respect and admiration for someone, especially on a formal occasion: Tributes have been pouring in from all over the world for the famous actor who died yesterday. floral?tributes?(= flowers sent to someones funeral) pay tribute to?sb/sthC2?to praise someone or something:The minister paid tribute to the men who had fought the blaze. ? 1?[uncountable,?countable]tribute (to someone)an act, a statement, or a gift that is intended to show your respect or admiration, especially for a dead person At her funeral, her oldest friend?paid tribute to?her life and work. The crowd stood in silent tribute to those who had died in the war. floral tributes?(= gifts of flowers at a funeral) 2. tribute to something/someoneshowing the good effects or influence of something or someone His recovery is a tribute to the doctors skill. launched him to fame and fortune I pushed on through four decades of prolific creativity push on ?to continue with a journey or an activity We rested for a while then pushed on to the next camp. Christmas books 圣诞颂歌 ever-memorable a