tacit understanding; unspoken agreement
public affair; government matter; duke; prince; Sir; Lord
doubt; misgivings; distrust; suspicion
hard line; hard-line; tough line; hawkish line
to flip-flop; to do an about-face; (lit.) to flip over one's hand; to do something easy
inference; deduction; induction; reasoning
ingenious; skillful; clever; deft; sophisticated
it's probably so; it stands to reason
deep affection; dear; beloved
disloyal retainer; treacherous subject
regrettable; unsatisfactory; deplorable; lamentable
misgovernment; misrule; bad government
find it against one's conscience (to do); too proud (to do)
like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment; comrade; fellow; kindred soul
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
to be descended from; to inherit (a disposition, etc.) from one's ancestors
to vacate; to surrender (e.g. a castle); to give up (e.g. a position); to hand over (e.g. power)
revival (of an old system, custom, fashion, etc.); restoration; return; resurrection; rebirth
restoration of imperial rule; Restoration (England)
to place (in position); to fix; to install; to seat (someone); to settle (upon something); to fix (e.g. one's gaze)
official recognition; official approval; certification; authorization; authorisation
to let pass; to allow through; to transmit (e.g. light, sound, etc.); to conduct (electricity); to stick through (e.g. a hole); to force through (e.g. an opening); to connect (e.g. two places)
heyday; prime; one's glory; the height of one's prosperity
to be on a roll; to be in a good spot; to be on a (winning) streak
to be performed (on the stage); to be in the limelight
general public; the masses
the whole; all; on the whole; generally; from the start; from the outset
(human) embodiment (of); incarnation (of)
grumbling; muttering; nonsense
being able to hear something (clearly); clearness of a sound; reputation; renown; impression (that something gives off); respectability
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
script; libretto; scenario
generous; broad-minded; big-hearted
raising the curtain; opening (of an event); start; beginning
to drive away; to turn away; to send away; to repel; to repulse
certainly; absolutely; (not even) a little bit; diligently; dreams
notice or order handed down from above; announcement; notification; Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) to the concerned parties
to sit in a row; to be arrayed
dust; small debris (e.g. dirt, crumbs); trash; garbage; negligible amount; tiny bit