to be prolonged; to drag on
one's heart; one's mind; one's intentions
century; hundred years; (fig.) a long time
charity; almsgiving; dispensation
nominal; in name only; only by terminology
begging; pestering; pleading; coaxing
great-grandfather; great-granddad; great-grandad
territory (of country, feudal domain, etc.); (arch.) counter for suits of clothing, sets of armor, etc.
citizenship; civic rights; civil rights; widespread acceptance; social recognition; common use
permission; licence; license
childish; child-like; immature; infantile
letter bearing the shogun's scarlet seal; seal stamp given to worshippers and visitors to shrines and temples
friendly feelings; fellowship
awarding; conferment; granting; presentation
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
words of praise; eulogy; compliment
whole passage; full text; whole sentence; full paragraph
related to; in relation to
Cheki; brand of small instant cameras made by Fujifilm; check it out; take a look
to value; to prize; to honor; to respect
like this; such; thus; in this way
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
adoration; reverence; admiration
recommendation; referral; endorsement
registration; accession; register; entry; record
above-mentioned; above-named; above
certainly; really; truly; possibly; maybe; perhaps
by (means of); by doing; due to; via; through
(private) secretary; treasured book; secret book
finishing blow; coup de grâce
library; book collection; paperback book
creation; founding; initiating