of course; certainly; naturally
great emperor; ... the Great
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
honorific affix; honorific prefix
chief vassal; senior statesman
to imitate; to follow; to emulate
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
to be sticky; to be adhesive; to persevere; to persist; to stick to
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
originally; by nature; from the start
exceedingly; extremely; decisively
woman; female; feminine gender
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
refined; genteel; graceful; decent
behavior; behaviour; conduct; entertainment; treat; feast
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
hogging; having all to oneself; monopolising; monopolizing
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
considerably; greatly; a lot
bad reputation; infamy; ill repute; unfavorable criticism; unfavourable criticism
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
authority; power; influence
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
spite; frustration; vexation
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
ill will; spite; bad meaning; mala fides; bad faith; malice
whispering; whisper; secret talk; murmur
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent