plan issued from the Imperial Court

sickly and weak

A loving marriage

Not a soul in sight

to push open wide

to flash; to have a lightbulb go off in your head

festering; inflamed

rural country

selfish

entertaining a guest

making your thoughts and feelings clear

a great achievement

senile old fool

uncultured and filthy

fan palm

velvet

restraints; controls

reindeer

inscrutable

greenfinch

disgusting and uncouth

uncultured; uncouth