poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
alley; alleyway; path through a gate or garden; teahouse garden
boy; son; child; mere boy; stripling; greenhorn
arrest; apprehension; capture
judging from appearances; to all appearances; from the looks of it; on the face of it; apparently; seemingly
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
veteran (in a particular field); person with a lot of experience; old hand
being independent; becoming independent; standing on one's own feet (without the use of crutches, etc.)
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
family business; family trade; one's occupation; one's trade
to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to patch (clothes); to mend; to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause); paying tribute; tribute
forcibly; by force; against one's will
to boil; to simmer; to stew; to seethe
patient; unhurried; leisurely
branch road; forked road; branch; crossroads (of a course of events); turning point; parting of the ways
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
sealing hermetically; sealing (up)
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
already; now; no longer; not any more
bon voyage!; have a nice trip!
passing; (person) who happens to pass by; (place) that one happens to pass by; casual (e.g. romance); momentary
to run at full speed; to run and run; to try one's hardest
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
as planned; according to plan
cordial welcome; hearty welcome; kind treatment; hospitality
temporary custody (of children, luggage, etc)
safe; vault; storage cabinet
useless object; deadwood; white elephant; boondoggle
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to add up to; to advance (in price)
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
sesame seeds; sesame (Sesamum indicum)