proclamation; promulgation
paranormality; anomalous phenomenon
the theory of the divine right of kings
to delay; to postpone; to put off; to slow down; to hold up; to retard
(Japanese) imperial succession
right (to do something); authority; power
highest rank; highest position; high-end; highest-order; most-significant (e.g. bit)
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
to consider as; to regard (as equivalent); to deem (as); to equate
question; inquiry; enquiry
strict; close; precise; scrupulous
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
imperial throne; the Crown
inheritance; succession; accession; share-alike
to carry up; to bring up; to lift up; to elevate (someone) to a high position; to convince someone to accept a post (esp. through flattery)
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
hurrying (to somewhere); rushing; hastening; express (train)
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence
important; momentous; essential; principal; major
Buddhist priest; bonze; close-cropped hair; crew cut; boy; sonny
watchful waiting; careful supervision
to go through; to pierce; to run through (e.g. a river through a city); to pass through; to stick to (opinion, principles, etc.); to carry out
excellent plan; best policy
variables; uncertain elements; uncertainties; imponderables
as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
basic policy; fundamental policy; fundamental plan of action
same; similar; (just) like; equal
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because
to understand; to comprehend
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract