to pick up; to pick out (e.g. key points in an article); to single out; to point out
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
to think of; to come up with
underhanded; unfair; makeshift; stopgap
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
to be prepared to flee; to become restless; to become agitated
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
shaking; jolting; shaking up (e.g. one's adversary); flustering (someone)
to put clothes on (someone); to dress; to cover; to coat; to pin (e.g. a crime on someone); to lay (blame)
pitching ability; counter for throws (of a javelin, bowling ball, etc.); counter for casts (of a line)
hitting a ball (with a bat, golf club, etc.); batting; stroke
heavy hitter; power hitter; slugger
so what!; who gives a damn?
quickly; promptly; immediately; indifferently; coldly
tottering; staggering; faltering; reeling
rough; wild; rude; harsh; gruff; violent
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
pitching; throwing a ball; bowling (in cricket); pitched ball
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
play ball!; starting a match (of baseball, tennis, etc.)
declaration; proclamation; announcement
outfield; outfielder; outfield bleachers; third party; outsider
beyond; across; the other side; the distance
to indicate; to show; to point to
(advance) notice; preliminary announcement; warning; trailer (for a film, TV show, etc.)
pitcher's first pitch (to batter, or in the game)
to put to bed; to let sleep; to lay (something) down; to put on its side; to let (money, goods, etc.) lie idle; to set aside unused
chastity; virtue; fidelity
to hold fast; to protect to the end
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
sphere; globe; ball; sphere; counter for pitches
thinly; slightly; vaguely; a little
strike (e.g. in baseball, bowling)
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
fireball; ball of fire; will-o'-the-wisp; jack-o'-lantern
beyond expectations; beyond what one expected; not foreseen; exceeding assumptions
(place) right in the center; dead center; dead centre; exact middle; heart
in spite of; despite; although; nonetheless; nevertheless; but
to stare back (at); to glare back
slut; floozie; ho; bitch; witch; overbearing woman