good luck; fortune; happiness; harvest; yield
end of a century (esp. 19th); fin-de-siècle
advocate; disputant; debater; (present) writer; author
to rule; to govern; (arch.) to see; (arch.) to look; (arch.) to watch
charming; fascinating; voluptuous
all-night vigil over a body; wake
unglazed pottery; bisque; bisque firing; seafood grilled without seasoning
bowl (ceramic, porcelain); counter for bowls of food or drink
to amuse oneself; to make merry
supper; night meal; late-night snack; "fourth meal"; midnight snack
fee; charge; rate; material
Qing dynasty (China, 1644-1912); Ch'ing dynasty; Manchu dynasty
to become (a state, condition, etc.)
Japanese chestnut (Castanea crenata)
to be amused or interested in
to wish (for); to pray (for); to hope (for); to pray silently; to recite (Buddha's name, sutras, etc.) in one's mind; to chant (a silent prayer)
stillness; silence; hush; calm; serenity
three sides; small offering stand
reddish tinge; tinge of red; slight redness; reddishness; blush
military force; force of arms; strength of an army
to be in disorder; to lie scattered around
to have one's attention attracted (caught); to be preoccupied with
to look at; to gaze; to stare at
thoughtful; deep-thinking
clever; of quick intellect
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
bumpkin; person from the country; unrefined person recently arrived from the countryside
enthusiast; fan; lover; devotee; aficionado
to be within others' sight; to be visible; to be conspicuous; to attract public attention; to come under observation
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
to cool oneself; to cool off; to enjoy the cool air