in advance; beforehand; previously
to entangle; to entwine; to pick a quarrel; to find fault; to be involved with; to be influenced by
the scruff or nape of the neck
to catch; to capture; to grab; to clutch; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street)
coat (of hair or fur); lie of (dog's) hair; type; sort; lineage; breeding
proficient; skillful; enjoying; satisfaction; satiation
(personal) appearance; (personal) grooming; essential skill; required knowledge
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
perquisite; perk; side benefit; emoluments
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
coat; tunic; jacket; outer garment
layering (clothing); wearing one garment over another
circulation of the blood; apprehension
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
lukewarm; tepid; lenient; (arch.) slow; (arch.) stupid
warp (weaving); longitude; scripture; sutra; trans-
side effect; adverse reaction
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
gender; distinction of sex; sex
cheap; rash; thoughtless; careless
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
near; nearby; not far off
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
palace; tonic (of the Japanese and Chinese pentatonic scale); ancient Chinese punishment (castration for men, or confinement for women); zodiacal sign
empress's residence; empress
middle; midway; middle position; moderate position; interim; intermediary
ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
to demolish; to tear down; to pull down
dreary; bleak; monotonous; tasteless; unrefined
one foot; one leg; one of a pair (of shoes or socks)
to declare; to speak out; to warn; to spit out (words)
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
first floor; ground floor; one floor; one storey; one rank
ordinary person; member of the general public; non-celebrity
to become used to seeing; to be familiar with
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
to keep (something) a secret; to keep hidden (for ever); to continue to conceal
timidly; nervously; hesitantly; trembling (with fear)
virgin; innocent young woman
growth; breeding; growing up (in, as); upbringing
feeling good; feeling at ease; feeling easy