to be stumped; to be at a loss; to be at one's wits' end; to be fed up; to be tired (of); to be unable to bear
enforcement; implementation; putting into practice; carrying out; operation; working (e.g. working parameters)
doubt; misgivings; distrust; suspicion
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
house-sitting; house-sitter; caretaker or keeper (official post in the Edo period)
seven; seven years of age; four o'clock (old time system)
original story; original version; this volume