to be conceivable that; to be thinkable that
sovereignty; supremacy; dominion
to entrust; to send (a message, etc.)
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
to support; to maintain; to bring up; to raise; to adopt (a child); to cultivate (a habit, a quality, etc.)
relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)
revival; reconstruction; restoration; rebuilding; recovery; renaissance
unreasonableness; absurdity; irrationality
deliberate; careful; thoughtful; deeply laid plan
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; all around; here and there; four sides (of a square)
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); proprietress; (arch.) entertaining someone as one's guest
follower; attendant; valet; servant
guest of honour; guest of honor; privileged guest; visitor
young nobleman; scion of a noble family; princely young man; man with an aristocratic air
guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests
bowing while standing; standing bow
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
inner part; inside; interior; depths (e.g. of a forest); back (of a house, drawer, etc.); bottom (e.g. of one's heart)
weak (constitution); sickly; feeble; in poor health
reason; cause; circumstances
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
to excuse oneself; to take one's leave; to resign (post); to quit; to decline; to turn down
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
Ming dynasty (China, 1368-1644)
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
different opinion; objection
treat; banquet; feast; (arch.) running about
warm welcome; friendly reception; hospitality; entertainment
restless; on edge (and unable to concentrate); distracted; for some reason