deep in the mountains; mountain recesses
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
equipment; device; installation; stage setting
only; just; since; after; remaining (in a particular state)
making different (comic) faces, esp. using small props
to persuade; to coax; to solicit; to seduce; to make advances; to make a play
slapping the opponent with the open hand
odd; strange; queer; weird; bizarre
to like; to love; to be fond of
joint; knuckle; tune; melody; knot (in wood); node in a bamboo stem
likability; favorability; popularity
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
delicate technique (in sumo, judo, etc.); little trick; subtle maneuver
to be quick-witted; to be quick-thinking
good feeling; good will; favourable impression; favorable impression
cashier; treasurer; teller
small change; coins; small sum of money
nickname; alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume; other name
lone wolf; loner; self-reliant person
ground leveling; ground levelling; groundwork; laying foundations
past days; bygone days; days of yore; while still alive; during one's lifetime
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
solely; entirely; only; or
love; love-making; passion; emotion; affections
faint, ironic or bittersweet smile
resistance (e.g. to antibiotics); tolerance (e.g. drug tolerance)
flour; meal; powder; dust
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (handbills, etc.); to spread (rumours, etc.); to give the slip; to throw off
not yet known; unknown; strange
to shine brilliantly; to shine radiantly
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion