advance notice; previous note; preliminary announcement; trailer (film, TV); preview
for one's true nature to come out
victory goes to the one who makes the first move; being quick to take action leads to victory; the early bird gets the worm
the deceased; deaths; persons killed
far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead
to make sense; to be consistent
to choke; to have trouble breathing
enduring something out of pride; putting up with it; grinning and bearing it
dripping with sweat; bathed in perspiration
spare energy, time or money; remaining strength; reserve power; money to spare
backhand blow; backhand chop; backfist (karate)
negligent; neglectful; careless; remiss
legally permitted speed; national speed limit
some (at the start of a number in place of a digit)
to brave a danger; to take a risk
to look back on (the past); to reflect on; to look behind (at); to turn round (and look); to consider; to concern oneself about
shooting (a ball); shot (on basket, at goal, etc.); shoot (of a tree or plant); chute; shuuto; shootball
distinguished services; meritorious deeds
viewing as hopeless; feeling that all is lost
to feel keenly; to strike to the core; to touch to the quick; to pierce deep inside (e.g. cold)
eating house; restaurant that serves simple food
edge of town; outskirts of a village
innocent; sensitive; uncomplicated; unpretentious; straightforward
to keep a watchful eye on
cover (of a book, magazine, etc.); binding; appearing on the cover of a magazine
overdrinking; excessive drinking
labour and management; labor and management
canteen; post exchange; PX
drunken interaction (usu. unpleasant)
many children; large family
irrational (line of) argument
unthinkable; count for nothing; not matter; out of the question