to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)
hardening; fortifying; pledge; vow; defense; defence
reigning; controlling; dictating
ancestor who rejuvenated a dynasty or a family
perfect; complete; flawless
worthy of special mention
to yield; to give way to; to make way for
mandatory retirement system; age-limit retirement system
absurd; nonsensical; preposterous
very much; very many; more and more