doubt; suspicion; misgivings; scruples
suffering; distress; hardship; trial
repeatedly; several times; many times
lifetime; one's whole life; all through life
to prepare for death; to get ready to die
steamship; steamboat; steamer
rope; cord; line; grand champion's braided belt
future; prospects; outlook; journey ahead; distance yet to cover
to cut loose; to let loose; to cut off; to separate in thought; to consider as independent
jet black; pitch dark; peyote (Lophophora williamsii); mescaline
pressing one's hands together in prayer; triangular frame of a thatched roof; yours sincerely; yours truly
critic; reviewer; commentator
block (of wood); chip; splinter
conquest; subjugation; overcoming
your; indicates high rank or status; indicates love and respect (usu. for an older person)
highly priced; expensive; valuable; costly
approval; acceptance; recognition; private seal; signet
sincere; honest; faithful
honour; honor; dignity; prestige; reputation; appearances
abruptly (rising); slowly (rising); plump; rotund
silent; quiet; solemn; softly; quietly; solemnly
due form; official; formality
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
nominal; in name only; titular
older brother; elder brother; brother (as older-brother figure in friendly and or work relationship); young man; buddy
companion; partner; spouse
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
hereditary disposition; temperament; nature; (arch.) body build