serial; serialized novel; serialised novel
to be descended from; to be drawn from (the tradition of); to be derived from; to follow the school (tradition) of
supporter; adherent; proponent; backer
race game (board game played with dice in which the object is to reach the end of a track); ban-sugoroku; sugoroku; traditional Japanese board game similar to backgammon
order's up; one order ready; coming up; problem solved; one down; all done
last time; last inning; last part; final episode (of a television program)
comparatively; relatively; fairly; considering ...; for ...; despite ...
looking at someone (with upturned eyes); glancing upwards (at someone)
to tilt (esp. head); to lean; to incline; to slant
general mobilization; full mobilization
fascinate; bewitch; enchant
signature pose; trademark pose
killer technique; surefire assassination method; special or lethal move, usu. one unique to a certain fighter or fighting style
appraisal; estimation; evaluation; setting prices
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
to fall below (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to be less than; to be lower than; to fall just short of; to be just under
two shot; photograph of two people (usu. male and female); photograph of a couple; man and woman being alone together; phone dating service that randomly connects two people for a conversation
pigtails; two plaits (braids) hanging about one's shoulders; two plaits (braids) hanging down one's back
reason; logic; sense; natural way of things
to make a fuss over; to pamper; to spoil; to indulge; to flatter (with attention)
to put on coquettish airs; to act flirtatiously; to act kittenish
estimated (probable) age (e.g. of victim)
bodyguards; elite guards; Schutzstaffel; SS; groupies; ardent fans
to feel blessed to be in one's position; to be thankful for one's good fortune
just now; at this moment; at this point of time
tail end; tailender; last person (to arrive, finish etc.); ass; arse; butt
to snatch (from someone); to tear (away); to steal
fluently (speaking a foreign language); incessantly (speaking); glibly; one after the other (flipping through pages); thin (paper, cloth, etc.); flimsy
to give a command (e.g. in a loud voice); to give an order
guardhouse; detention barracks
of no use whatsoever; good for nothing; useless
hero; the brave; man of valour (valor)
noisy; loud; much talked of; much-discussed; strict; severe