open; frank; outspoken; unreserved; straightforward; honest
war or military record; score; military achievements; results
to have more wins than losses; to lead someone (by no. of matches); to take the lead over an opponent (in points)
fighting (against); taking on (an opponent); facing; confronting; competing (with); battle
to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
to collect (debts); to dun; to appoint; to promote; to emphasize; to focus on
exposure to wind; severe criticism
grounding (in a skill or subject); knowledge; training; achievements; attainments; accomplishments
shady; underhanded; questionable
to save up; to stockpile; to stash away; to hoard; to amass; to salt away
property; fortune; means; assets
donation; contribution; endowment
Your Majesty; His Majesty; Her Majesty
(weather) front; front line; forward area; action zone
dwelling; house; residence; address
to annoy; to cause trouble
thief; robber; burglar; rebel; insurgent; traitor
unrelated; unconnected; without relations (esp. of a deceased person); having no surviving relatives; unrelated to the teachings of Buddha; unable to be saved by Buddha
what kind of; whatever sort of; no matter what; however much
vibrancy; strength; (esp. of men) one's prime (approx. age 30); counter for times of moxibustion
arrest; apprehension; capture
very easy; piece of cake; child's play; before breakfast
to swing one's arms greatly while walking; to act freely; to be brazen
to stay overnight; to stop (e.g. at a hotel)
to be on the lookout; to lie in wait
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
patronizing; expecting gratitude in return; acting like one is doing someone a favor; condescending
vice; immorality; corruption
most likely contender; prime candidate; top prospect; leading candidate
to stare at; to look hard at; to look up and down; to scrutinize; to scrutinise
something one finds questionable; something one finds fault with
idea; thought; discretion; forgiveness; pardon
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
sweet (e.g. young girls, flowers blooming); touchingly lovely; cute; pitiful; pitiable
to be entwined; to be involved