the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
left breast; left side of the chest
this occasion; at this time; now
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
beyond expectations; beyond what one expected; not foreseen; exceeding assumptions
sense of values; values; value system
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
appointment; nomination; ordination; commission; designation
secret; private; surreptitious
declining; refusal; nonacceptance; turning down; withdrawal (e.g. of candidacy); pulling out (e.g. of a race)
to reject; to repulse; to repel; to bounce back; to counterattack; to strike back
(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
hiding; concealing; being hidden; pocket
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
disclosure; exposure; revelation
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
small number; few; minority
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
to blow into; to breathe into; to inspire; to indoctrinate; to record (music, video, etc.)
to depend (on the situation); to be handled case by case
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
pure; innocent; naive; unspoilt; pure-hearted; ingenuous
use; utilization; utilisation; application
paralysis; palsy; numbness; stupor
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
period; epoch; the times; those days; oldness; ancientness
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
agile; nimble; casual (clothing); light (e.g. luggage); carefree; with limited responsibility
imperial court; royal court