at first; in the beginning; originally
as you know; as you are aware
administration; governance; the authorities; authority
authority; power; influence
from what I've heard; according to reports; from what they say
revolution; 58th year of the sexagenary cycle (in Onmyōdō)
right in the midst of; right at the height of
haughty; arrogant; proud; stuck-up
just like; the same as; no different than
slim; slender; slight; delicate
tall figure; high stature
to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)
loss; defeat; counter for losses
kasaya; monk's stole; wearing an article of clothing in the same manner as a kasaya (i.e. draped over one shoulder)
huge; vast; enormous; swelling; expansion
all night long; all through the night
fast-talking; rapid talking
to write down; to note; to jot down; to remember
staff; stuff; stuffing; filling
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
gorgeous; brilliant; dazzling; ornate; gaudy; flowery
to finish up; to complete; to finish off; to get through; to polish off
(one's) identity; background; upbringing; (one's) character
one's own strength; one's own efforts; self-salvation
guess; speculation; supposition
to make contact (with); to get in touch; to enter into relations; to come to an understanding
to go against; to fight against; to oppose; to resist; to deny
to keep to oneself; to keep secret
persistence; fortitude; indomitability
to mask; to cover; to cloak; to hide; to conceal
clever; shrewd; crafty; cunning; pretentious; impertinent
not only ... but (also); as well as ...
elderly woman; senior lady-in-waiting