to chuckle to oneself; to gloat (over)
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
to summon; to call (e.g. phone); to convene; to invoke (e.g. subroutine); to call; to open (e.g. a file)
to have a limit; to go too far (e.g. joke)
story; tale; talk; discussion
non-stop talking; speaking indiscreetly; chattering; thin; flimsy
to speak without hesitation or problems; to speak fluently or skillfully; to be talkative; to have a glib tongue
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
ornament; decorative object; object placed in a tokonoma; figurehead; leader without real power
auspicious beast (in Chinese mythology, e.g. the qilin)
letter (of alphabet); character; writing
source; origin; cause; beginning; genesis
to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)
period; epoch; the times; those days; oldness; ancientness
(of members of the Imperial family) becoming subjects of the state
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
frail; having a weak constitution; being in poor health
imperial throne; the Crown
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
Your Majesty; His Majesty; Her Majesty
recommendation (of a person for a position); nomination
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
throne; crown; government position; court rank; social standing; rank; grade (of quality, etc.)
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
civil war; insurrection; rebellion; domestic conflict
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
decision; determination; resolution
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
turns and twists; ups and downs; meandering; complications; vicissitudes
end; tip; end (of the year, month, etc.); close; youngest child; descendants; offspring
final; eventual; ultimate
to be put in order; to be put to rights; to be disposed of; to be solved; to be finished; to be married (off)
exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion