to keep a record; to keep a tally
the five elements (in Japanese philosophy: earth, water, fire, wind and void); five great wisdom kings
head; brains; intellect; understanding
to lead; to take the initiative; to take precedence (e.g. sadness taking precedence over anger); to be most essential
to cling to ... in tears; to beg ... in tears; to appeal; to throw oneself on someone's mercy
to let something (or somebody) go past; to do too much
clip-clop; clippety-clop; clamshell cellphone; flip cellphone
everyday; always; at all times; frequently
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
(stand to) attention!; standing at attention
having missing teeth; toothlessness
coward; namby-pamby; wimp; weak-kneed person; spineless person
hut; shanty; hovel; house built directly into the ground with no supporting stones
some; any; please; anyway; anyhow
fantastical idea; fanciful notion; bizarre thought
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
conception; idea; thought; samjna (perception)
flair; flash; insight; flash (of inspiration, wit, etc.); waving (e.g. of a flag in the wind)
tagged (esp. with a price); notorious; infamous; double-dyed
putting an end to; bringing to a close; person who opens and closes the curtains (in a theatre)
one's common name; one's popular name; alias; house name
pretext; history; past; according to ...; ... says
clear; distinct; evident; definite
setback; deadlock; standstill; impasse; miscarriage
player (of a sport); athlete; team member
knowledge; understanding; rules; regulations; deputy; acting
to open one's heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank
given the situation; now that it has come to this; if it comes to this
crazy deed; unbelievable deed; the height of madness; act of sheer madness
activity; action; occupation; business; sexual intercourse; sex
sleeping together in a huddle
trivial; insignificant; meager; meagre; that little amount; such a small extent
lifting a ban; raising an embargo; opening a season (hunting, fishing, etc.); publishing contents; revealing information
unique; rare; exceptional; unparalleled; incomparable
all eyes; public attention
another dimension; different level; whole other level
point (of a conversation, etc.); sense; hold; grip
tough guy; wild one; fearless fighter
line of defence (defense); lines (as in enemy lines, etc.)
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
emphasis; highlight; stress; stressed point