dotage; feeble-minded old man; senile old fool; dotard
that is to say; so that means
hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
seems to be; appears to have; supposed to be
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means
practical; matter-of-fact; realistic; utilitarian; pragmatic
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
untiringly; persistently; without losing interest
abuse; ill-treatment; maltreatment; mistreatment; cruelty
to amuse oneself; to make merry
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
mud; slush; (wet) dirt; thief
to throw (liquid) at; to dash; to inundate (with questions); to heap (praise); to hurl (abuse)
painter; artist; painter supported by patron
tragedy; tragic drama; tragic play; tragedy; calamity; disaster
two parts; two copies; the second part
curtain; bunting; act (in play)
large-scale work; voluminous work; monumental work; great work; masterpiece
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
immersing oneself in; being absorbed in; devoting oneself to; giving oneself up entirely to
via; through; by doing; by means of; using
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
human; human-like; as a person
conflict; complication; troubles; discord
simile; metaphor; allegory; parable
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
it is assuredly (that)...; can say with confidence that it is...
Bible; the Scriptures; Holy Writ
to take part in (usu. something bad); to be a party to; to have a hand in
snake; serpent; large snake
rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse
dust; trash; garbage; negligible amount; tiny bit; hustle and bustle (of life)
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
injustice; impropriety; unreasonableness; undeserved; unfair; invalid
point in common; common feature
sigh (of grief, disappointment, etc.); grieving; lamenting; deploring
ardent; passionate; vehement