even; even if ...; even though ...; because ...; as ...; with the purpose of ...
to shut out; to bar; to lock out; to exclude
strange; wonderful; weird; outrageous; mysterious
helper; assistant; help; assistance
to advise strongly; to insist (on something)
upper level; upper grade; high rank; advanced level; senior level; upper class
plan; plot; idea; conception; vision; scheme
doubt; skepticism; scepticism; disbelief
pure; innocent; naive; unspoilt; pure-hearted; ingenuous
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
personal affair; one's own affair
ryotei; traditional Japanese restaurant (esp. a luxurious one)
to give a dinner party; to hold a banquet
displeasure; discomfort; unpleasantness; indisposition; ailment
merit (esp. order of merit)
system; institution; organization; organisation
(depending on) how; (depending on) what; nature (of); what is ...?; how is ...?; what will be ...?
meritorious deed; services
to be anxious (about); to be concerned (about); to think out (e.g. a plan); to work out; to investigate
to pick up; to adopt (a proposal); to take up (a topic); to take issue with; to make a problem of; to report (news); to cover
insurrection; mutiny; rebellion; revolt; uprising
crime of plotting a crime; crime of preparing to commit an offense; preparation of a crime
to cover up; to hush up; to shroud in darkness; to have a secret abortion
victim (esp. someone killed); casualty
doubt; misgivings; distrust; suspicion
change of mind; inconstancy; apostasy
ambition; aspiration; sinister designs; treachery
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
to be angry; to resent; to be enraged; to be indignant
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
Western food; Western cooking; Western cuisine
consolation party (held after failure or defeat)
attendance; presence; appearance
confidence; trust; faith; credit
argument; discussion; dispute; controversy
distrust; mistrust; insincerity; impiety; faithlessness
weight (e.g. paperweight); pressing down; keeping control; exercising authority; having self-control; exercising self-discipline
(world of) politics; political world; political circles
pennant; gold-brocade flag
fear; horror; risk; danger; awe; reverence