haughty; holding one's head high
unexpected; unlikely; terrible; awful; very; extremely
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
privacy; secrecy; confidentiality
business; things to do; engagement; errand; affairs
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
busy; hectic; hurried; rapid; quick; sudden
standing in a row; forming a line; alignment
prostrating oneself; kowtowing; going down on one's knees
to complain; to lodge a complaint
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
to prostrate oneself (before)
supreme; sublime; highest
crown; diadem; bottle cap
to rule over; to govern; to command; to integrate; to consolidate; to unite
queen; female monarch; queen consort; consort of a king; queen; princess
majestic; commanding; imposing; stately; dignified; with pomp and circumstance
electric shock; blitz; lightning attack; sudden and without warning; shocking
clamour; clamor; uproar; tumult; furore; furor
main building (of a manor); central room (of a house)
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of a visitor's arrival); informing (someone) of a visitor's arrival
chief seat; seat of honor; seat of honour; head of the table
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
guest of honour; guest of honor; privileged guest; visitor
treatment; reception; service; working conditions; salary; pay
companion; company; tritagonist; second supporting character
polite; courteous; hospitable; careful; handled with great care; treated with attention
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
confections; sweets; candy; cake
grand; luxurious; lavish; great; large; big (e.g. storm)
to give a warning; to remind (a person) of; (lit.) to drive in a nail
in (e.g. secret); with (e.g. success)
to leak out; to escape; to find expression; to give vent; to leak out; to be divulged
strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm
to impose a gag order; to hush up; to order someone not to mention something
soft (and fluffy) (e.g. bed, bread, baked potato); (arch.) absent-mindedly
zabuton; flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular
to enter (house, room, etc.); to step in