while; even though; despite
a considerable number; a fair number
in one's own way or style
intake (e.g. of salt); ingestion; absorption (e.g. of new knowledge); adoption (e.g. of foreign culture); reception and protection
to follow in succession; to happen one after another
advance (into a new market or stage of progress); launching (a new career or venture); expanding (into a new market); stepping forward; emerging
working hard; applying oneself; cultivating one's character (through hard work or study); polishing (stones)
polish (jewels); cultivation
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
mental; spiritual; emotional
craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman
to be degraded; to come down in the world; to lose status; to be ruined; to fall low
transfiguration; transformation; change of appearance
famous book; masterpiece (literary work)
Edward Smith (sea captain)
very interesting; of great interest
to bear; to carry on one's back; to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; to receive (wound); to incur (damage)
(not) always; (not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) all
race prejudice; racial prejudice
to drive into (e.g. a nail into a board); to hit into (e.g. a home run into the stands); to throw into (e.g. jail); to drum into (someone) (an idea, skill, etc.); to hammer into
obligation; favour; favor; debt of gratitude
to feel; to sense; to experience
declaration; indication; representation; manifestation; demonstration; expression
exceptional; unusual; extraordinary; unprecedented; singular
common idea; common wisdom; generally accepted idea
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
river; stream; River; the ... river
cutting; severance; section; amputation; disconnection
Island; insula; island; islet
summer campaign of the siege of Osaka (1615 CE)
house (e.g. of Tokugawa); family
downfall; ruin; collapse; destruction
personal accessories (ornaments, adornments)
(American) Indian; Native American; Indian
to inherit; to receive; to take over by transfer