sculpture; carved statue; graven image
dedication; presentation; consecration; offer (to a shrine)
to spread; to be propagated
research establishment; research institute; laboratory
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
obstacle; impediment; hindrance; handicap; impairment; disability
homosexuality; homosexual love
treatment; service; handling; management
one's chief (literary) work; main work
moral character or consciousness
according to; by (means of); due to; because of
(maintain, observe) social (public) order
low class; lowly (position); humble (condition)
imperial throne; the Crown
to ascend (the throne); to accede
reorganization; reorganisation; reshuffle
to put an end (to); to close the books (on)
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
France; French (language)
golden age; prime; heyday; season (for fruit, vegetables, etc.); best time
the Five Good Emperors (of the Roman Empire; Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, and Marcus Aurelius)
to rank (as); to occupy (a position); to be located (in); to be situated
defense; defence; protection
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
system; institution; organization; organisation
cultivation; refinement; culture; education
construction; establishment