the West; the Occident; Western countries
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
giving a lecture in the Emperor's presence; lecturing to the Emperor
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
rustic; country bumpkin; ruffian; unrefined person; non-politician; non-government person
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
don't you think?; indicates question
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
to reach one's ears; to come to one's knowledge; to hear about; to learn of (by chance)
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
that day; the very same day
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
to feel; to sense; to experience
through; throughout; in the course of; all over or throughout (e.g. a place)
dwelling; house; residence; living; life
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
erection of a pillar by sinking it directly into the ground
hut; cabin; small theatre (theater); temporary playhouse; one's own house
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
consequence; outcome; result; blame
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
all; entire; whole; altogether
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
about; roughly; generally; on the whole; completely; quite
beginning and end; doing something from beginning to end; being unchanged from beginning to end; from beginning to end; the whole time
manners; behavior; behaviour
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
sincere; honest; faithful
decisively; decidedly; boldly; precisely; exactly
expression; presentation; representation; notation