East block west resistance

head homeward(go back home)

practise his path independently(follow one's way; get own way)

exchange of equal values

abundant wine and meat

One's issue fails.

escape death in disaster

live in seclusion and hide one's identuty

reap fabulous profits

a nodding acquaintance( bowing acquaintance )

unsociable; maverick; keeping to oneself; coming and going alone (idiom); a lone operator

nod and express approval

flee in all directions

give short weight

awake from a dream--begin to see the light

act in opposition to right principles

open a new road for oneself

bring one's talents into full play

be of noble character and high prestige(with great virtue and high prestige)

deploy forces