Vocabulary

segregation; separation; independence

literary style

change in appearance; transformation

one-way (trip)

compilation (of a text); editing

admission; incorporation; enlistment; enrollment

explanation; excuse; clarification; vindication; apology

after school (at the end of the day)

discharge of water (from a river, dam, etc.); drainage

leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving unattended; neglecting; abandoning

Pope

desirable; hoped for; preferable; advisable

air defense; air defence

North Pole

immersing oneself in; being absorbed in; devoting oneself to; giving oneself up entirely to

characteristic quality; special character; one's real ability; one's specialty

great numbers (of people); numerical superiority; masses

being filled with; being full of; permeation

small arms

celebration (of a joyous occasion); blessing; giving one's blessing; wishing (someone) good luck

(going out and) receiving (someone); (heading out and) meeting; picking up; welcoming

dashi; Japanese soup stock made from fish and kelp

setting a question (for an exam, quiz, etc.)

clear profit; net income; net profit

pilgrimage; pilgrim

virgin (usu. female); maiden

conferring of decorations

vision of the future

light rain; drizzle

disinfection; sterilization; sterilisation

inquiry; query; enquiry; referral (e.g. to a doctor or court)

ministerial ordinance

title; name; degree

proof; evidence; sign; testimony; testament (to something); vindication

good humour (humor); good mood

to hand over; to turn over; to cede

brewing

one's (official) authority; ex-officio authority; power

square fancy cardboard, used for autographs, poetry, etc.

table salt