to freeze; to freeze over
around there; near there; or thereabouts; or so; such a matter; such a thing
yes; wind that blows from north to north-east during spring and summer along the coast of the sea of Japan
retainer; vassal; follower
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
official; governmental; public (use, matter, forum, etc.); common; being public knowledge; being out in the open
to get a salary (from); to receive a stipend (from); to be on the payroll (of)
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
gray or silver haired (grey)
unworthy (of one's father, teacher, etc.); I; me; incompetent; unskilled; (arch.) unfortunate
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
to give; to present; to offer; to do for someone's sake
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
to backfire; to produce a result opposite to what was expected or intended
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank
government service; entering government service; finding a new lord or master to serve (of a ronin)
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; in a mumble; in a murmur
dotage; feeble-minded old man; senile old fool; dotard
ho-ho-ho (e.g. Santa Claus)
to get narrower; to contract
suitably; properly; duly; as you see fit; as you think best
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
reasons; circumstances; details; particulars; hindrance; inconvenience
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
to be rejuvenated; to feel young again
within the country; inside the county; domestic; home; internal
new; neo-; newness; novelty; Gregorian calendar; Xin dynasty (of China; 9-23 CE)
full view; total picture; whole story; full particulars; all the details
to follow loyally; to wait on someone hand and foot; to be at someone's beck and call
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
idea; plan; fancy; impulse; thought; whim
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
reorganization; reorganisation; reshuffle
ingenious idea; excellent plan; bright idea
to leave as is; to let alone; to disregard
master and servant; lord and retainer; employer and employee