to ask for; to apply for; to make an application for; to file a request for; to submit (e.g. one's resignation)
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
scenery; scene; landscape
complete change; about-face
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence
to shine; to be visible; to be tinged with; to rise (of water levels); to flow in; to be felt (i.e. as an emotion); to come over one
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
colour; color; hue; tints
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
work; business; company; study
unanticipated; unexpected
obedient; gentle; meek; submissive; docile
as usual; as always; as ever; as before; still
to be broken; to break; to fall through; to come to nothing
bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre
those (near the second person)
to mix with; to be mixed; to be mingled
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
vast; extensive; immense; huge; large; grand
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
revolution (change of dynasty) decreed by Heaven when the incumbent emperor is found lacking in moral virtue (old Chinese political thought)
name; title; appellation; (under the) pretext (of); pretense
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
one move (in go, shogi, etc.); only way; only means; doing alone; doing single-handed
to compile; to bring together; to weave; to put together; to bring to a conclusion; to wrap up
beyond imagination; unimaginable
uphill task; difficult undertaking (project)
under control (e.g. of territory)
establishment; settlement
to boil strongly; to be excited
a long time ago; in those days
man (esp. one who is well-respected); samurai; person (in a certain profession, esp. licensed); member
prominent; leading; foremost; distinguished
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)