the old days, past

explanation

earthquake

one's territory;island

she, her; girlfriend

to compare

normal, ordinary

literature

wall

law

dream

daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)

use, make use of

woods

for example

contacting, getting in touch

sound, noise; (musical) note; fame

on the way, en route; in the middle of, midway

to choose, to select

to think