to be excited; to be nervous; to be thrilled
good news; happy news; glad tidings
to be prepared to flee; to become restless; to become agitated
in advance; beforehand; previously; ahead of time
to twine; to get tangled; to be involved (e.g. of money in a matter); to get involved (in); to pick a quarrel (with); to find fault (with)
coat (of hair or fur); lie of (dog's) hair; type; sort; lineage; breeding
proficient; skilled; skillful; enjoying to the full; full satisfaction; being satiated (with)
entering (government) service; attendance (at one's office); presenting oneself for duty
(personal) appearance; (personal) grooming; essential skill; required knowledge
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)
perquisite; perk; side benefit; emoluments
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
coat; jacket; outerwear; top; upper-body garment
layering (clothing); wearing one garment over another
circulation of the blood; apprehension
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
warp (weaving); longitude; scripture; sutra; trans-
side effect; adverse reaction
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
(distinction of) sex; gender
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
near; nearby; not far off
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
palace; tonic (of the Japanese and Chinese pentatonic scale); ancient Chinese punishment (castration for men, or confinement for women); zodiacal sign
empress's residence; empress
middle; midway; middle position; moderate position; interim; intermediary
ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
to demolish; to tear down; to pull down
dreary; bleak; monotonous; tasteless; unrefined
one foot; one leg; one of a pair (of shoes or socks)
after an interval of ... years; for the first time in ... years
to declare; to speak out; to warn; to spit out (words)
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of a visitor's arrival); informing (someone) of a visitor's arrival
first floor; ground floor; one floor; one storey; one rank
ordinary person; member of the general public; non-celebrity
to get used to seeing; to become accustomed to seeing; to be familiar with
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
to keep (something) a secret; to keep hidden (forever); to continue to conceal
timidly; nervously; hesitantly; trembling (with fear); fearfully; anxiously
virgin; innocent young woman
growth; breeding; growing up (in, as); upbringing