to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
barrier; checkpoint; gateway; hurdle; obstacle; trial
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
new land; new world; new sphere of activity
considerably; fairly; quite
training; drill; practice; discipline
as (for); for; in the capacity of
official permission; government licence (license)
practice; practising; exercises; manoeuvres; seminar (student debates, presentations, etc.); practicum
hope; promise; expectation; anticipation; side of a structural member
apathetic; lackadaisical; spiritless; physically weak; feeble; effeminate
(entering into) nirvana; died; silent; tranquil
male carer (at a nursery school, children's home, etc.); childcare worker
to proceed with things; to carry out; to do
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
device; instrument; vessel; container; ability; capacity
manufactured goods; finished goods; product
competition; rivalry; vying (with)
transcendence; transcendency; transcendental; to transcend; to rise above
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
crafty; tricky; sly; sinister (look)
diplomat; diplomatic person
to wear a mask; to hide one's true intentions
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
black magic; sorcery; magic tricks; juggling
September; ninth month of the lunar calendar
official daily gazette; official telegram
to write down; to note; to jot down; to remember
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
(encouragement of) industry
merit; success; meritorious deed; achievement; accumulated experience