execution; carrying out; performance; lead monk performing various tasks in a temple
record; minutes; record (e.g. in sports); results; to record; to document
seen it once, seen it all; a single instance indicates what happens all the time; one case gives you an idea of what always happens
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
steady; sound; reliable; solid
routine work; everyday work
brilliant; splendid; glorious; magnificent; spectacular
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
to a greater or lesser extent (degree); more or less
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
military affairs; military service
inferiority (e.g. numerical); inferior position; disadvantage; unfavorable situation; unfavourable situation
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
to unfold; to unroll; to open
anyhow; at any rate; anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking; in any case
pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
back to back; discord; feud; opposite sides of the same coin
to receive permission; to leave (with someone's permission); to retire; to refuse; to beg off doing
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
privacy; secrecy; confidentiality
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
sharp-eared; have sharp ears; picks things up fast
to gain an advantage; to enjoy an advantage; to turn the tables (on)
to go unpunished; to be tolerated; to be allowed; to be overlooked
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
celebrity; famous person; public figure; big name
private property; personal belongings; personal effects
party (of people); set (of people); clan; family; fellow