very much; very many; more and more
absurd; nonsensical; preposterous
mandatory retirement system; age-limit retirement system
to yield; to give way to; to make way for
worthy of special mention
perfect; complete; flawless
ancestor who rejuvenated a dynasty or a family
reigning; controlling; dictating
hardening; fortifying; pledge; vow; defense; defence
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.)
table of contents; contents
posthumous name (based the deeds one has performed in their lifetime)
temple name (a two-character posthumous name given to Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese royalty); name given to a mausoleum (or shrine, etc.)
one's later years; final years (in life)
senility; senile decay; infirmity (through age)
premature; untimely (e.g. death); early
lightly; easily; carelessly
to distinguish oneself; to stand out
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
to live in disgrace; to expose oneself to ridicule
periodic; regular; routine
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
persuasiveness; powers of persuasion; cogency
something one finds questionable; something one finds fault with
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
following one's master into the grave; committing suicide after one's lord has died
great physical power; animal strength
to put one's strength into
to prostrate oneself before