(in) the mountains; (among) the mountains; (through) the mountains; (in a) mountain valley
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
act (usu. undesirable); action; deed; conduct
on countless occasions; many a time
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
between-meal snack; mid-afternoon (around 3 o'clock) snack; afternoon refreshment; afternoon tea
way out; means to escape; escape route
to lose (something); to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove
having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
to fall down; to fall over; to roll; to tumble; (arch.) (for a geisha) to prostitute (herself) in secret
cheerful; jovial; weather; season; spirit of yang
(on) horseback; riding a horse
to kill with a sword (knife, dagger, etc.); to slay; to put to the sword
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
slight; minor; trifling; considerable; proper; decent
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
(scenic) view; prospect; outlook; viewing platform; overlook
gap; break; pause; interval; cut; incision
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off
to set on fire; to ignite
to burn down (to the ground); to clear away by burning; to reduce to ashes; to burn off
counter for houses, households, apartments, etc.
to press against each other; to huddle together
robust; brawny; muscular; strong; sturdy
holding out for a short while; putting up resistance for a while; briefly holding one's own
great joy; delight; jubilation
toy; (person or thing treated as a) plaything
torturing to death; tormenting to death
(dead) body; corpse; carcass; remains
like that; that way; thus
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
one-by-one; separately; in detail
pillage; plunder; looting; robbery
major cleanup; spring cleaning
applicant; candidate; person interested in doing something; person wanting to do something; interested party; volunteer
to throw away; to abandon
hiding place; hideout; refuge; retreat; hideaway
(person treated as a) plaything
to bring (someone) back home; to take (someone) back home
to tease; to make fun of; to ridicule; to mock; to play with (e.g. a toy); to fiddle with