But important though the resuscitated imperial authority undoubtedly was, the real power under the restoration known as Meiji ( Enlightened Rule ) was in the hands of a new generation of forward-looking administrators, who set about abolishing the ancient feudal apparatus in favor of a modern government based on merit rather than ancestry.
The real power was in the hands of the administrators.
The administrators held no power, they only possessed guest accounts.
A woman is cooking dinner.
The pistoleer was aware.
Two young men dancing to a band playing music.
She didn't smile back when he smiled at her.
the young people are just sitting reading
An angry girl turning away from photos.