declaration of war; proclamation of war
chance (of success); odds
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
just; justifiable; right; due; proper; equitable
to be lifted up (with a crane, ropes, etc.); to be raised; to be hoisted; to turn upward (esp. of eyes); to slant upward
support; backing; aid; assistance
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
heir to the throne; successor to the throne
unfavourable comparison; unfavorable comparison
child (esp. a boy); viscount; founder of a school of thought (esp. Confucius); master; masters and philosophers (categorization of Chinese classical literature); (arch.) you; -er (i.e. man who spends all his time doing ...)
eldest son (may be the only son); first-born son
worthy of special mention
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
friendship; (on) familiar terms; intimacy; kindness; goodwill
farce; charade; person who serves tea; short and humorous improvised sketch (originating from Edo-era kabuki)
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
in search of; in order to look for
just now; a little while back; a short time ago
to think hard; to brood over; to worry too much (about); to torment oneself (with the thought of)
these days; nowadays; today; at this time (of day); at this hour
breaking off an engagement
proposal; offer; report; proposition; notice; request
to feel really ashamed; to feel extremely embarrassed; to feel humiliated; to have egg on one's face
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
to forget something ever existed; to pretend something didn't happen; to put something behind one; to forgive (something)
outrageous; preposterous; scandalous; inexcusable; absurd; execrable
(one's) younger brother; foolish younger brother
(relative) merits; superiority or inferiority; quality
dull; slow; stupid; dull-brained
dullard; indecisive person
still (continuing); as ever; further
part of the feet from the ankles to the tips of the toes
to trample underfoot; to tread on; to crush with a foot
sermon; preaching; homily; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
repeatedly; frequently; over and over; exceedingly; sincerely; very much
fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas
safety; welfare; well-being
sudden change; complete change
darkish; dusky; dark; murky
to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in