surely; certainly; without doubt
generation; the world; the age
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
age range; age-group; age bracket
influence; effect; to influence; to affect; to have an influence on
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
house (e.g. of Tokugawa); family
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
captive; prisoner; victim (of love, etc.); slave (to one's lust, etc.)
considerably; fairly; quite
palatial residence; stately mansion
to be fated to; be linked by fate
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
peak; summit; ridge; back of a blade
already; now; no longer; not any more
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
United Kingdom; Britain; Great Britain
foreign; abroad; overseas
to surround; to crowd around
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
flowers; beautiful; spectacular
caller; visitor; company; guest
to be pleasure to the eye; to delight the eye; to please the eye; to feast one's eyes on
many; numerous; various; large number of
(made of) stone; stone-built
sum; harmony; peace; Japan; Japanese-style
to respect; to honor; to honour; to esteem; to prize
blending of Japanese and Western styles
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
those (near the second person)
meaning; tenor; effect; influence; appearance; aspect