to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
at regular intervals; evenly spaced
torch (made of pine, bamboo, reed, etc.); flambeau; torchlight
establishment; institution; installation (of a machine or equipment)
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
moss; short plants resembling moss (incl. other bryophytes, lichens, very small spermatophytes, etc.)
to grow; to spring up; to sprout; to cut (teeth)
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
low-rise (architecture); low-level; low-class
kobold (evil spirit in German folklore); goblin
such ... as; or some such
small fish; small fry; (a) nobody; small fry; unimportant person
gathering spot; haunt; rendezvous; meeting place; hang-out
broke; poor; short; skint; having no money
helmet; hard hat; protective headgear
chain mail (armor, armour)
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
embarrassed; self-conscious; bashful; abashed
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
to run down (stairs, etc.)
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
laws of nature; physical laws; physics
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
regular; usual; favourite; favorite; preferred; accustomed
raw; uncooked; natural; as it is; unprotected (sex); live (i.e. not recorded); inexperienced
middle; halfway; half (of); one half; half (e.g. done, jokingly); partly
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness
leading; foremost; preeminent; outstanding; one of the best