where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
Holy City (e.g. Jerusalem, Mecca)
shipping; shipment; forwarding
to make a fool of someone
to lead someone around by the nose
to paint (draw) a picture
straight-laced person; stubborn person
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
intelligent; wise; sagacious; smart-alecky; cheeky
invisibly; secretly; privately
front stage; center stage (of politics, etc.)
infiltration; sneaking in; going undercover
support; backing; patronage
the East; the Orient; (East) Asia; Japan
old age; age; old people; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) my humble self
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
purple lightning; flash; swordflash
unreliable; uncertain; indefinite; unclear
to shoot dead; to bring down (an animal); to win (a prize, someone's heart, etc.); to make one's own
falling in love; attachment
fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas
to profit; to benefit from; to take advantage of; to make good use of
holder (of a record, title, permit, etc.)
to yearn for (someone, something); to miss
getting carried away; going too far; overdoing
proposed solution; idea for a solution
to compile; to bring together; to weave; to put together; to bring to a conclusion; to wrap up
crack; crevice; fissure; chap; rift
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
to dominate; to prevail; to be superior to; to get ahead of; to get the upper hand
to mourn; to lament; to be sorry; to regret; to repent
gold mine; treasure trove; golconda; (lit.) mountain of treasures
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
to burn hotly; to burn redly; to lose one's temper; to get mad; to be upset
big-shot; influential person; happy face; smiling face; sympathetic attitude; getting along with