opposing (a thing) to (another); contrast; contraposition; antithesis; counterposing
to recall; to remember; to recollect
end of a century (esp. 19th); fin-de-siècle
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
United Kingdom; Britain; Great Britain
to prosper; to flourish; to thrive; to become popular; to become widespread
idealization; idealisation
longing; yearning; aspiration; adoration
social contract theory (e.g. Rousseau's)
scholar of literature; literary person; man of letters; writer
the first and second; a few
senior high school; high school
the philosophy of the European Enlightenment
as; because; with; due to
amplification (elec.); magnification; amplification; making larger
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
rostrum; the world of criticism
notice; attention; observation
natural state; natural condition
the people; citizens; the populace
discussion; argument; debate
pioneer; leader; taking the initiative; leading an attack; charging ahead of others (towards the enemy)
to change into; to convert to; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
(enter into, be in) a state of war
security guarantee (e.g. military security, network security, etc.)
civilized person; civilized people
barbarian; savage; savage (primitive) people (race)
to take into consideration; to bear in mind
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire