rate; ratio; one tenth; ten percent; (comparative) profit; gain; assignment
wall iris; roof iris; Iris tectorum; fleur-de-lis
now that; since; as long as; provided that
huge win; overwhelming victory
although I say; although one might say; although called
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
electricity; (electric) light
dramatic; exciting; touching; extreme
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
lively; active; vigorous; animated; brisk
sticking to (an opinion, theory, belief, etc.); clinging to; adherence; persistence; insistence
in the ground; in the earth; underground; subterranean
home position; origin; usual place (for something)
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
(the) ignorant masses; untaught populace; unlearned people
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
cut end; section; opening; point of view; (different) perspective; new approach
to behave like a spoiled child; to behave like a spoilt child; to fawn on; to depend and presume upon another's benevolence
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
to carry up; to bring up; to lift up; to elevate (someone) to a high position; to convince someone to accept a post (esp. through flattery)
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
to tremble violently; to shudder up; to shake
(verbal) message; word (from someone)
to gulp down (alcohol, poison, etc.); to quaff; to down
full portrait; whole aspect; full story
the other day; a few days ago
local referendum; poll of residents; plebiscite
title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank
queen; female monarch; queen consort; consort of a king; queen; princess
use; adoption; acceptance; appointment; employment; engagement
first generation; founder
to invade; to attack; to breach; to penetrate
feats of arms; military exploits; distinguished military service
firm; strong; unbending; unyielding; uncompromising; stubborn