on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
punishment; spanking; smacking; chastisement; scolding
to slip through; to make one's way through quickly
and then; in addition to that; also; even so
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
particularly; only; in the case of
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
trot; half run; jog; girl in charge of menial tasks in a samurai family
several people; some people; a few people; a number of people
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
to look out over; to survey (scene); to take an extensive view of
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
small-format paperback book; pocket paperback
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
Kawabata Yasunari (1899-1972)
little girl; maiden; young lady; female usually between 7 and 18 years old
(written) work; book; writings
educational institution; school; academy; campus
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
drama; play; Chinese opera
Bible; the Scriptures; Holy Writ
drama; theatre; theater; play
young lady of noble birth; princess (esp. in Western contexts, tales, etc.); girl; small; cute; (arch.) prostitute
mission; delegation; transmission
deeply religious; devout; godly; faithful
to memorize; to memorise; to recite from memory
base; mean; vulgar; despicable; low
one turn; spinning around; complete change; reversal; (an) about-face
resolute; firm; dauntless; undaunted
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance