imprisonment; incarceration
to be torn off; to come off; to be torn to pieces; to be torn to shreds
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
because of; owing to; due to
seiza; kneeling with the tops of the feet flat on the floor, and sitting on the soles
to receive punishment; to be punished; to pay a penalty
to take into one's possession; to receive; to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to leave; to go away
(criminal) punishment; penalty; sentence
cutting; severance; section; amputation; disconnection
splinters of glass; glass shards
in the same way as; just like
of course; certainly; naturally
shortening; contraction; reduction; curtailment; abbreviation
town; block; street; road; 109.09 m; 0.99 hectares
abduction and confinement (esp. unlawful)
hidden room; secret chamber
to be helpful; to be useful
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
to run swiftly; to dash; to rush; to race
to bring (someone) back home; to take (someone) back home
worldwide; global; international; world-famous; world-class
image; figure; figure; form; image
palatial residence; stately mansion
to lie down; to throw oneself down
control; management (e.g. of a business)
knight on a white horse; Prince Charming
to call for somebody; to come for someone; to pick someone up
romanticist; romantic; dreamer
social standing of a family; lineage; parentage; good family
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
pure heart; naivete; innocence
little girl; maiden; young lady; female usually between 7 and 18 years old
to do as one wishes; to act as one wills
to write down; to record; to register
happy memory; sweet memory
letter left behind by someone who has departed; farewell letter
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret