collection (of fees, taxes, etc.); levy
clergyman; churchman; clergy
railing; guard rail; (arch.) (shining) brightly (of the moon or stars); (arch.) (flowing) endlessly (of tears)
to model on; to make in the shape of; to represent; to symbolise
image; figure; figure; form; image
at regular intervals; evenly spaced
naming; giving a name; designation; nominal
aquiline nose; Roman nose; hook nose
to make way for; to make room for; to get out of the way; to pave the way for; to open up opportunity
bent back; hunchback; stoop
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
shoulders; body; honour; honor; prestige
grounds (esp. of shrines and temples); compound; churchyard; precincts
tactician; schemer; intriguer; resourceful person
how could I (you, etc.) ...?; how dare you (they, etc.) ...; how can you have the nerve to ...?
to do nothing but; to spend all one's time doing
tearing limb from limb; tearing apart; cutting (a person) to pieces
final; eventual; ultimate
another kind; distinct species; variety
to cross one's mind; to occur to one
visitor's or pilgrims' lodgings in a temple; priest's quarters
office (e.g. the Oval Office)
to throw open; to leave open
guard; sentinel; garrison
clearly; distinctly; vividly
untalkative; quiet; taciturn; reticent; uncommunicative
to win through (e.g. to the next round); to win game after game; to achieve a final victory; to fight to the end and win; to come out on top
model; standard; pattern; norm; criterion; example
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
taking; taker; last performer of the day (usu. the star performer); last performance of the day; active partner (e.g. in judo demonstration); emphatic or formal prefix
high tide; high water; climax; high point