consecutive defeats; series of defeats
close contest; close match; close game; close combat
cooperation; coordination; link
killer technique; surefire assassination method; special or lethal move, usu. one unique to a certain fighter or fighting style
liking both alcohol and sweets; person who likes both liquor and sweets; bisexuality; player who can play as both pitcher and fielder; dual sword wielding; two-sword fencing
stubborn; dogged; persistent; tough; sturdy; hardy
stronghold (esp. of an enemy or opponent); inner citadel; bastion
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
denouncing; calling (e.g. somebody a thief); branding (as)
great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
disaster; calamity; misfortune
just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
mwahahaha (evil laughter)
barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty
highlight; best part; stunning; incredible; superb
army; armed forces; military authorities; team; group
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
disappointing (end, result, etc.); sad; miserable; tragic; fleeting; transient
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
greatest mistake of one's life
unsightly; ugly; unseemly; indecent; deplorable; disgraceful
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
fragment; broken piece; chip; ounce (of truth, conscience, etc.); trace; shred
to plan; to form a plan; to scheme; to envision; to intend to do
last stand; last bastion; last stronghold; last frontier
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right
bloodsucking; sucking blood
disorderly crowd; mob; rabble
to capitulate; to surrender; to submit to; to concede
servant; manservant; menial
desperate situation with no escape; being driven into a corner; being cornered; last extremity