to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
sphere; counter for balls
four balls; base on balls; a walk
to graze (e.g. bullet); to scratch; to touch lightly; to take a percentage; to exploit; to squeeze
wrong direction; different direction (from what one expected)
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
remarkable; striking; brilliant; splendid; spectacular; wonderful
hitting the ball squarely; matching correctly (e.g. engaging a clutch)
rate; ratio; proportion; percentage
rise; increase; income; takings; completion; end; end result (e.g. of crafts)
nature (of a person); sex; gender; sex (i.e. sexual attraction, activity, etc.); gender; -ty
distance (of a ski jump, baseball hit, etc.); carry (of a golf ball); flight (of an arrow)
stability; steadiness; equilibrium
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
with a friendly grin; smilingly
to apologize; to apologise
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
hurdle; hurdle race; hurdles; hurdle; obstacle
to impose (a tax, fine, etc.); to levy; to assign (a task, duty, etc.); to give; to set
to clear away; to remove; to demolish
righteous government; just rule; easy method; simple approach; orthodox way; proper way
uncommon; rare; extraordinary; matchless
genius; prodigy; natural gift
overserious; deeply sincere; very earnest
imperial court; royal court
honor student; honours student; model student; prize pupil
older brother; elder brother
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
tradition; legend; folklore
hero; the brave; man of valour (valor)
ordinary; common; commonplace; mediocre; unremarkable; undistinguished
senior pupil (of the same master); senior disciple; senior student; senior member
to go astray; to become corrupt; to go bad
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
cone (e.g. pine, hemlock)
to watch steadily; to stare