introductory article; advertisement
proofreading; correction of press; calibration
military campaign; battle; war
serialization; serialisation; serial story
November; eleventh month of the lunar calendar
back issue (of a publication); back-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 man who helps the weak and fights the strong; knight in shining armor; ruffians who act under the pretence of being chivalrous
more than enough; more than ample; exhaustive
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
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 somebody) 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 sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
being absorbed in; losing oneself in; losing control of oneself
splendid; praiseworthy; admirable; well done!; bravo!
simple substance (e.g. chemical); something standing alone; separate item; solo item
it is not (like that) either
cornerstone; main point; requirement; need; necessary; required
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)
quickly adaptable; pro-active
mouse; rat; dark gray; dark grey; slate (color, colour)
foil; (gold, etc.) leaf; prestige
dark; dull; unsatisfactory; dissatisfying; unattractive; unappealing
an extra effort; going the extra mile; one final push
establishment; opening; setting up; inauguration