exotic mood; exotic atmosphere; exoticism
to be mixed together; to be blended; to intermingle; to commingle
porcelain (esp. soft-paste porcelain); china; chinaware; earthenware; pottery; ceramics
to handle well; to handle deftly; to deal with; to manage; to prepare (meat or fish) for cooking; to dress (meat, etc.)
land route; overland route; by land; overland
coolie; laborer; labourer; carrier
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
stormy and full of drama; many drastic events in the course of events; full of ups and downs; with many vicissitudes
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
to do together; to share; to participate in
acquaintance; friend; familiar face
price; cost; charge; payment; bill; fee
cart-horse; work-horse; doing something wholeheartedly; doing with one's undivided attention
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
branch road; forked road; branch; crossroads (of a course of events); turning point; parting of the ways
rear; rear unit guard; anchor (man)
to stop by; to drop in for a short visit
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (e.g. voice); fluent; eloquent
small hill; low hill; hillock
long-awaited; much-awaited
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
to grow thickly; to be in full leaf; to be rampant; to luxuriate; to be luxurious
to rise (of a building, mountain, etc.); to tower; to soar
unaffected and sincere, with fortitude and vigor (vigour)
(many) mountains; very much (wanting to do something one cannot); greatly; so many; a lot of
crown (of head); summit (of mountain); easy win for one; something received
castle (in place names); castle; fortress
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
offensive (movement); aggression
to show off; to make a display (e.g. of wealth)
bias; eccentricity; obstinacy
how many people; a number of people