discussion; deliberation; thought; opinion
the Emperor; His Majesty; the government; the authorities; proprietress; hostess
will; testament; last request
few decades; many decades; several decades
to pass (of time); to elapse
Qin dynasty (of China; 221-207 BCE); Ch'in dynasty
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
to send out; to forward; to show (a person) out
to fail to do; to make light of; to neglect
on the desk; theoretical; academic; armchair (e.g. plan)
a laughingstock; a standing joke
farewell gift; parting gift; viaticum
to start a journey; to embark on a trip; to set forth; to hit the trail
neighboring country; neighbouring country; provinces close to Kyoto (under ritsuryo system)
steepness; steep place; harsh (look); sharp (tongue)
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
divide into four pieces; one fourth
scattered; disperse; loose; disconnected; in pieces; in drops
segregation; separation; independence
deplorable; alarming; grievous; lamentable
to scrutinize; to scrutinise
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
peace; tranquility; tranquillity; Heian period (794-1185)
to be contented; to be at ease
outrageous; preposterous; scandalous; inexcusable; absurd; execrable
competing; competition; auction
having; holding; wear; durability; charge; expense
to parry; to sidestep; to dodge
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
remarks; comments; way of talking; speaking style; excuse; topic (of conversation)
excursion; outing; picnic