originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
common people; ordinary people; masses
layman (esp. as opposed to a Buddhist monk); laity; local manners; modern customs; common; popular
curiosity; inquisitiveness
corridor; hallway; passageway
(sound of) footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
as (X, then Y); with; in accordance with; in proportion to
fusuma; Japanese sliding screen
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
jacket; book jacket; dust cover; CD jacket; record jacket
to wear; to be dressed in; to have on
long, slender and well-proportioned; smooth, continuous (movement)
handsome; shapely; clean-cut (features)
to wear glasses; to put on glasses
blond hair; blonde hair; golden hair
young nobleman; scion of a noble family; princely young man; man with an aristocratic air
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?
oh!; dear me; my goodness; well well; I say
from afar; over a great distance; all the way
to get up (from sitting); to stand up; to (finally) start to do something; to get off one's backside; to take action
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
carriage; poise; bearing; demeanor; movement (of the body)
admiration; wonder; astonishment
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
actor; actress; player; performer
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.); flap (of a dust jacket)
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
indescribable; having no way to express
rich person; wealthy person
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
marriage of convenience; marriage for political reasons
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
which; where; all; both; anyway; anyhow
heir; heiress; inheritor; successor