infectivity; infectious capacity; transmissibility
acquired immune deficiency syndrome; AIDS
debut work; one's first work
oppressive rule; tyrannical regime; despotism
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
obsolescence; becoming obsolete (of a product, etc.)
to fade (of a colour); to grow dull in color (colour); to lose vividness; to lose freshness; to grow stale
The Decameron; Il Decamerone
the West; the Occident; Western countries
round of ghost stories (trad. at night with a lamp or candle being extinguished after each story)
cessation; (coming to an) end
strategic arrangement of go stones at the beginning of a game; opening moves; preparations; preparatory steps; arrangements
highest rank; highest position; high-end; highest-order; most-significant (e.g. bit)
arriving at the present; present-day; to arrive at the present day
electrically operated; electric powered
stimulation (e.g. of an economy); revitalization (e.g. of a town); rejuvenation; activation
thinking little of one's family
clothes; garment; gown; robe; coating (e.g. glaze, batter, icing)
to be too busy; to be occupied; to concentrate on single-mindedly
to take the lead (in doing); to take the initiative; to be the leader
fault; responsibility; culpability
to gain an advantage; to enjoy an advantage; to turn the tables (on)
single-handedly (usu. of a female raising children); on one's own; as a single mother
entirely useless; completely worthless; no no; don't!
to guess; to sense; to presume; to sympathize with; to sympathise with
firm decision; decisive measure; resolute step; excellent decision
pre-approval; preapproval
to show off; to make a display (e.g. of wealth)
substitution; alternative; substitute