Vocabulary

windowpane; window glass

delusion; illusion; infatuation; bewilderment; perplexity

to be possessed by an evil spirit; to be tempted; to give in to an urge; to succumb to temptation

confusion; complications

disciples of one's disciples

buried property; buried treasure; treasure trove; deposits

mixture; impurities

kitchen manager; chef; cook

sperm whale

smelling of incense; overly pious

rise of the curtain; opening of a play

to lower the curtain; to come to an end

Oriental melon (Cucumis melo var. Makuwa)

miniature light bulb; midget lamp

small typhoon; midget typhoon

sword for self-defense; sword for self-defence

educational institution; school

deception; cheating; trickery; fraud

Manila hemp (Musa textilis)

to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)

the whole assembly; the full house; whole group; everyone

does not pay; not worth (one's) while

to travel all over; to be active in places widely apart

magic flute; flute with magical powers

Arabian jasmine (Jasminum sambac)

evening primrose

lathe dog

drinking in turn from one vessel (cup, glass, etc.)

to stir well; to mix thoroughly

to come to see; to come to understand; to regain sight

to enclose (with); to surround (with); to encircle

clarification

ally; allied powers

celebrated flower; beautiful woman

excellent sweet; confection of an established name

bright (light) colour (color)

to be on the brink of death

wisdom; sagacity; wise man

famous sword; excellent sword

libel; defamation; slander; character assassination