| Extraordinarily, uncommon | необыкновенно |
| There was much that was mysterious and enigmatic in his life. | много таинственного и загадочного было в его жизни |
| Versions | Версии |
| captured (ж) | захватила |
| passion | страсть |
| by heart | наизусть |
| against his father's will | против воли отца |
| with a merchant caravan | с торговым обозом |
| There was barely enough money. | Денег едва хватало. |
| achieved such success (м) | добился такого успеха |
| They transferred it. | перевели |
| to master | усвоить |
| mining | горное дело |
| They admired | восхищались |
| Persistence | упорство |
| Inventions | Изобретения |
| moon-faced, chubby | круглолицый |
| A lot in common | много общего |
| Persistence in Achieving a Goal | настойчивость в достижении цели |