to polish up; to shine up
cosmetics; toilet articles
folding; collapsible; telescopic
opposite side; other side; other party
troupe; theatrical company
back street; back alley; slums
station; office; guardroom
rascal; villain; scoundrel; ruffian; crook
embrace; hug; holding in one's arms
inscrutable; incomprehensible
to rush out from one's mouth (words, phrases, etc.)
to attack a routed enemy; to sink the boot into; to pour salt on a wound
investment; contribution; financing
in preparation; (shop) not yet open for business
customer traffic; customers; custom
supporter; sponsor; patron; backer
guardian; mentor; protector
landscape artist; landscape painter; landscapist
quick-witted; bright; rapid thinking
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
drama; play; Chinese opera
outline; summary; argument
particular; special; exceptional; particularly; especially; exceptionally
main point; gist; essentials; bones (e.g. of an idea); pith
person with a lot of experience; old hand; veteran (in a particular field)
group engaged in some activity (players, companies, forces, etc.)
legend; tradition; biography; life; method; way
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
action film; action movie; action drama; riotous scene; fight scene
to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in
mixing of public and private affairs; mixing business with personal affairs; mixing work and private matters
household; home; family; housekeeping