to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
unprecedented; never happened before; first time in history
to scorn; to despise; to hold in contempt; to look down on; to disdain
to drive to death (e.g. by suicide); to cause to die
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
deep; profound; dense; thick; close (relationship); intense; strong
thereupon; shortly thereafter
this (very thing); this precisely
marriage ceremony; wedding
quietly; softly; seriously; solemnly; sadly
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
courtyard; quadrangle; middle court
to face on; to look out on to
hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room
in the style of (esp. literary, artistic, etc. works); reminiscent of; attached or stretched on
to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
to trample; to crush underfoot
tapestry; wall hanging; banner
to mask; to cover; to cloak; to hide; to conceal
kingfisher (esp. the common kingfisher, Alcedo atthis); jade (gem); beautiful lustrous colour similar to that of the kingfisher's feathers
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
corridor; hallway; passageway
intruder; invader; trespasser; raider
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
welcoming honored guests (esp. from overseas)
daily life noise; household noises; noise that arises at home from everyday occurrences
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
to include (in a group or scope); to instruct; to make one understand; to include (a nuance); to put in (an implication); to put in (someone's) mouth
audience (with a superior, e.g. nobility)
deserted (esp. store, market, town, streets); quiet; inactive (business, trade, etc.); slack; idle; free
outside of; not covered by
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
political situation; political affairs