flash of lightning; urgent telegram; express telegraph
blue (sky, ocean, etc.); fresh and green (of vegetation); verdant; greying (hair); aged
bloodshot eyes; (doing something in a) frenzy
war or military record; score; military achievements; results
large bird; peng (in Chinese mythology, giant bird said to transform from a fish); fenghuang (Chinese phoenix)
envelope containing betrothal money and given as part of a betrothal gift
without permission; without notice
lawless; outrageous; insolent; rude; inexcusable; unpardonable
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
error; mistake; slip; bug
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
quick-tempered; impatient
savage; barbarous; barbaric; uncivilized; uncivilised
guilty conscience; feelings of remorse
(a) slight; disrespect; making light (of); neglect
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
toy; (person or thing treated as a) plaything
to stare back (at); to glare back
taste (in goods, etc.); manners; etiquette; modesty; restraint; knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.)
recitation (of Japanese or Chinese poem)
leak (of secrets, information, etc.); disclosure; divulging; leak (of gas, liquid, etc.); leakage; escape (of gas)
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
neat and clean; tidy; trim
Khitan people; Khitai; Kitan; Kidan
national politics; political situation; statecraft; body politic
ticket; coupon; bond; certificate
certificate; certified document; (the) thumbs up; seal of approval; paper with signature of the shogun or lord
to prove; to substantiate
torrentially; swiftly flowing (water, esp. river); (speak) eloquently; fluently; flood of the times (moving strongly in one direction); current of the times
historical event; ancient event; tradition; folklore; legend
to forget completely; to leave behind
member of the Imperial family; royalty; beautiful clouds