to be born; to come into this world
immortal mountain wizard (in Taoism); mountain man (esp. a hermit); person not bound by earthly desires
teaching the basics; initiation; introduction
solid (body); solid matter; solid-state
gas; vapour; vapor; gaseous body
wizardry; secret of immortality
contradiction; inconsistency
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
civil war; insurrection; rebellion; domestic conflict
negotiations; bargaining; discussions; connection; relationship; relations
to kill one's enemy (opponent)
degree of familiarity; popularity; name recognition; notoriety
dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked; (far) better; exceptional
well-known only to those in the know; well-known but to the few; well-known to a connoisseur
-less; lacking; non-existing
hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
private; personal life; (one's) privacy
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)
cohabitation (esp. of an unmarried couple); living together
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
risky; dangerous; suggestive; bordering on the obscene; (arch.) extreme; (arch.) harsh
about this time; about now
since when; from when; how long
interruption; suspension; break
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
to sprawl; to lie sprawled; to stretch oneself out; to lie relaxed on one's side
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
look of death (in one's face); shadow of death; face of a dead person
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
to be talented; to be able
wind; breeze; manner; behaviour; cold; influenza
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
influence (on someone); inspiration
poisonous air; poisonous gas; poisonous ingredient; poisonous nature; malice; spite