Vocabulary

refusal; rejection

innermost secrets (of an art or skill); mysteries; essence; heart

forthcoming publication; to be published soon; coming soon; in preparation

look of the sky (esp. of bad weather); weather

to yield; to give in; to be daunted; to shrink

cotton gloves; working gloves

happy event; auspicious event; matter for congratulation

police affairs

lack; absence; omission

monthly tuition fee

monthly report

operating or carrying on simultaneously

to choose at one's own discretion

letting (someone) die without helping

edge of the eaves; house frontage

manager; controller; administrator

open field; empty lot; plain

outrageous; preposterous; scandalous; inexcusable; absurd; execrable

withering; dying

lake; lake water

hakama; pleated skirt or loose-legged trousers worn over a kimono mainly on ceremonial occasions

postscript

questionable; doubtful; suspicious

reform and (or) abolition; alteration or repeal; revision; reorganization; reorganisation

opening gate

external bureau

cliff; precipice

to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of

formality; social rules

perception; sensing; noticing

joys and sorrows; happiness and sadness

evil deed; wrongdoing; crime; vice

scoundrel; rascal; villain

security; stability; safety; peace

relief; reassurance

(theatrical) blackout

great person; eminent figure

medical practice

well water

affixing a seal (to); putting one's seal (on)