proofreading; calibration
military campaign; battle; war
serialization; serialisation; serial story
November; eleventh month of the lunar calendar
back issue (of a publication); back number; number (on the back of a player's uniform); shirt number
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
emergency measure; emergency procedures; first-aid treatment; stop-gap treatment; temporary repairs
determined spirit; unyielding spirit; will
chivalrous spirit; heroic defence of the weak; chivalrous man; ruffian who acts under the pretence of chivalry
more than enough; more than ample; exhaustive
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
(dance) partner; (work) partner; partner; spouse
to fall completely silent; to become still as death
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
place hidden from view; cover; shelter; hiding place
to let (something or someone) go past; to do too much
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at); to be intimidated; to feel daunted
if I (we, etc.) could; if one were to ... then ... (an unpleasant thing would happen)
cool-headed; unflappable; having nerves of steel; dauntless
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
losing oneself (in); being absorbed (in); forgetting oneself
splendid; praiseworthy; admirable; well done!; bravo!
simple substance (e.g. chemical); something standing alone; separate item; solo item
is not ... either; is (neither ...) nor ...; nor is it ...; does not ... either; (neither ...) nor ...; does not even ...
main point; essential point; important thing; necessity; need; requirement
inquiry into; enquiry into; prying (into); investigation; search; exploration
safety department; security department
to compile; to bring together; to weave; to put together; to bring to a conclusion; to wrap up
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
acutely (feel); keenly; severely; tightly; hard
eccentric; oddball; character; weirdo
remnant; fragment; fraction; odd sum; halfway; half-hearted
two legs; two feet; two pairs
admiration; being impressed (by)
carefully; closely; very; extremely; have no choice; cannot be helped
quickly adaptable; pro-active
mouse; rat; dark gray; slate gray
foil; (gold, etc.) leaf; prestige
dull; dreary; dissatisfying; disappointing; unattractive; unappealing
an extra effort; going the extra mile; one final push
establishment; opening; setting up; inauguration
younger scholar; future reference