eldest son (may be the only son); first-born son
persistence; single-mindedness
gentlemen; men; the men's (sign on toilet, bathroom, etc. doors)
to fall in love at first sight; (arch.) to see for the first time; (arch.) to meet for the first time; (arch.) to have sexual relations for the first time
unsparingly; without listening to the other party; without giving the other party a chance to explain
to sever relations (with somebody; esp. a relative or spouse); to break off (with)
(on) one's own; (by) oneself
to stand on tiptoe; to rise in the world; to become arrogant
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
dangerous area; perilous road; red-light district; house of ill repute; brothel
back street; back alley; slums
quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly
to take (someone) out (for a walk, to lunch, etc.); to entice out; to lure away
town girl; girl raised in a town
to draw (a thread); to let out (e.g. a rope); to head out as a group; to set out in large numbers; to send out one after another; to dispatch
being well versed (in); being well acquainted (with); being familiar (with); (a boy's) first ejaculation; spermarche; semenarche
mindset; outlook; view; way of looking at things; perspective
complete change; about-face
one's body alone; having nothing except one's body; just oneself (with no belongings)
something to rely on; aid; someone to rely on; relative; reminder; memento
to lose one's way; to be at a loss
finally; after; following; at the end (of)
several weeks; a few weeks
traveling expenses; travelling expenses
straight (from one place to another); going right onto; on the way; simultaneously; incidentally; directly
level; standard; water level
poor (living); barely continuing; just scraping along; very narrow
trembling with fear; filled with trepidation
to put an end (to); to close the books (on)
remarkable ability; mastery; brilliant technique; go-getter; resourceful person; wizard
unbelievable; incredible; implausible
one by one; one each; one at a time
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
investigation (e.g. into someone's guilt); questioning; pressing; catching up; overtaking
to keep away; to keep at a distance
to sink deeply into one's mind; to come home to; to go to one's heart; to pierce one's body (e.g. of wind, cold, etc.)
behavioral principle; principle (value) governing one's conduct
pessimism; disappointment
joining (a club, organization, etc.); becoming a member; entry; admission; subscription; affiliation
Japanese fir (Abies firma); momi fir