upper class; upper echelons of society; the rich and powerful; the elite
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
look of amazement; looking dumbfounded
to step firmly; to harden by treading
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
high heels; high-heeled shoes
meanwhile; in the meantime
to read out; to read aloud; to call out; to finish reading; to read through
to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold
Imperial Guard (Meiji); personal guard
to step forward; to volunteer
retainer; subject; vassal; servant
intensely; severely; strictly; tightly; compactly; closely
to draw through one's hand; to stroke (e.g. a beard); to work someone hard; to masturbate
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
face; surface; mask (esp. a noh or kyogen mask)
pupil and (dark) iris of the eye
one country; whole country; hotheaded; stubborn
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
real thing; original; actual
overhead; above one's head; high in the sky
traditional cap worn by Shinto clergy and courtiers; crown; diadem; top kanji radical; first verse of a haikai, etc.; best; peerless
with a momentary flash of light
to do up (hair); to dress; to arrange; to tie; to bind; to fasten
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
great cause; moral law; justice
one grade; first-class; primary
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
immediately; right away; at once; easily; readily
large-hearted; generous; liberal; placid; composed; cool