one theory (opinion); another theory (opinion)
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
the reason is ...; it is because ...
non-stop talking; speaking indiscreetly; chattering; thin; flimsy
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
without; unless; have to do
cannot help (doing, etc.); cannot resist; must not ...; should not ...; must ...; have to ...
to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence
ground-breaking; revolutionary; unprecedented; epoch-making
branch road; forked road; branch; crossroads (of a course of events); turning point; parting of the ways
to marry (a woman); to take to wife; to take in marriage
travelling incognito (traveling); special palanquin for carrying a daimyo or his wife incognito
to come and stay; to drop in; to visit
daughter of a person of high rank (esp. eldest daughter)
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
age of a young lady who is at the peak of her (sexual) attractiveness; marriageable age (of a young lady); sweet sixteen
wife; bride; (one's) daughter-in-law
the way there; outbound leg; bound for ...; outbound ticket
noble's consort; consort of a prince; consort of a duke; duchess; princess
wholly; solely; entirely; principally; mostly; chiefly
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); fan (e.g. electric)
instead of; replacing; on behalf of
prime minister; premier; chancellor
Lord; Sir; state minister (under the ritsuryo system); (arch.) you (in reference to someone of lower status)
one's confidant; trusted friend; trusted retainer
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
some; any; please; anyway; anyhow