Vocabulary

hard to understand; hard to accept

knowing look

inwardly; secretly

psychological novel

psychological warfare

the mind's eye

change of heart; fickleness

preparation; anticipation

small (token of one's gratitude, etc.); little (something by way of thanks); mere (trifle)

uneasy; unsure; anxious

chest and stomach; one's innermost being

mind

thoughtfulness; diversion; recreation

electrocardiograph; ECG; EKG

calm; serene; tranquil; peaceful

study of psychic phenomena; psychics

spiritualism; spiritualistic ability; ability to cause psychic phenomena

psychic phenomenon

mental state; attitude

anticipation; expectation; plan; preparation

reliance; dependence

heart surgery

valvular heart disease; heart valve disease

enlargement of the heart

heart failure

heart transplant

prayer; heartfelt wish

pericardium; pericardial sac

padding; lining; foundation

corpse of a person who has met a violent death

brutal murderer

horrible; cruel; atrocious

inner, astringent skin (of a chestnut)

tan (color, colour)

removing the astringent taste (from persimmons)

strong or bitter (green) tea

paper treated with astringent persimmon juice

sheepfold

parchment

winding; zigzag; meandering