penetration; absolutely clear; not dirty; clearness
although; but; even though; I wish that
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
sentence structure; grammatical construction
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
news (from someone); word; letter; tidings; contact
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
full particulars; the whole story; from beginning to end
cannot (do); it is impossible that...; it is (highly) unlikely that...
depths; deep place; bottom (of one's heart)
to see without obstruction; to see through; to forecast; to predict; to anticipate
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
light; easy; non-serious; minor
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
event; phenomenon; matter
quotation; citation; reference
everyday life; daily life
everywhere; all over; throughout
to find out; to discover; to select; to pick out; to look out (from the inside); to be wide-eyed (in surprise, anger, etc.)
aloneness; loneliness; solitude
all of a sudden; unexpected; abrupt; sudden
parting; separation; farewell
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
large sturdy broad-bladed knife, used in woodcraft and hunting
completely (quitting, etc.); entirely; thoroughly; cleanly (cutting, snapping off, etc.); in a single blow
to cut apart (cloth, paper, etc.); to sever (ties); to break off (relationship); to cut off (enemy's retreat); to block (road, etc.)
tenth day of the month; ten days
all of a sudden; suddenly; by chance; unexpectedly
carapace; shell; 1st in rank; grade A; instep; back of hand
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
to squat; to crouch down (completely, generally with face looking through knees)
regular; well-regulated; systematic; orderly