government official; clerk
as expected; predictably; not surprisingly
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
to run; to hurry (when going somewhere); to drive (a car) quickly; to ride fast (on a horse); to win (fame)
to compete for the first place; to be one of the best
to interfere (with); to hinder; to be hindered (from doing); to become impeded; to have difficulty; to suffer inconvenience
hoop (of a barrel, bucket, etc.)
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
show; display; pretensions; pose (in kabuki); posture
nod; inclination of the head
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
to sense; to suspect; to get an inkling (of something); to get wind of; to smell (e.g. danger); to become aware of (e.g. a plot)
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
to lie deep in; to extend far back
to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address
separate room; another room; special room; (arch.) concubine (of a noble)
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
cannot be undone; can't be recovered from
whispering into a person's ear
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
foreign country; other country; another province; strange land; alien land
each nation; many nations; many countries
solemn; sublime; grand; magnificent; impressive
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
coincident with; while; simultaneously
stairs; stairway; staircase
one class; one set; a pair; a suite; a series
to make an appearance; to show up
dominion; territory; possession
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around; having an active sex life
white hair; grey hair; gray hair
to comb down; to smooth down
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
upstart; nouveau riche; new money; piece promoted to gold general
over the top; thickly; heavily; richly
dignity; majesty; sanctity
this occasion; at this time; now
welcome!; nice to see you!