original story; original version; this volume
to knit; to plait; to braid; to compile (anthology, dictionary, etc.); to edit
interval; space; valley; gorge; loophole (in a wall); crenel
ease; relaxation; comfort; unwinding
massage (esp. anma, a traditional form of Japanese massage); masseur; masseuse; (arch.) blind person
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
to give; to do (something) for
fixed content; settled matter; done deal
simpleton; dimwit; sluggard
questions and answers; dialogue
to trip (over); to stumble; to fail; to suffer a setback
to read (a book, etc.) over again
preliminary test or trial; tryout
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
brief review; brief comment
commemorable; worth commemorating; momentous; monumental
influenced (by); under an influence
(young) seductress; temptress; little devil; imp
yes; sure; gotcha; sycophantically; servilely; fawningly
to make (someone) to meet; to let (someone) meet; to expose to; to subject to
compilation (of a text); editing; volume (of a text); completed literary work
back and front; inside and outside; inside out (e.g. clothing); double-dealing; two faces (cf. two-faced); outward appearance and actual condition
poor; pitiful; piteous; pitiable
martial arts; military arts; wushu; modern sport derived from traditional Chinese martial arts
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to have a smattering of
being empty-handed; bare hands (in a fight); being penniless
using together (jointly); used at the same time
rīchi; declaring that one is one tile away from winning while one's hand is completely concealed; being one step away from completing something (winning, losing, game over, etc.)
spirit; sprite; energy; vigor (vigour); fine details; semen
ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat
to gain knowledge; to be illuminated; enlightening; informative; illuminating
U-turn; returning home (after a vacation); returning to one's (rural) hometown (after having lived in a big city)