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bungler; greenhorn; low quality (of crops, fruits, etc.); poor produce; wasp larva (esp. of yellowjacket species Vespula flaviceps; used as food); bee larva

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ball possession

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one's own ground; one's own position; one's own area of the field (soccer, rugby, etc.)

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first goal; first point

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don't worry about it; never mind; it's OK

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sentiment; feeling

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corner kick (soccer)

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acquisition; possession

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kicker (soccer, football, rugby, etc.)

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luckily; happily

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dango; dumpling (usu. sweet); ball-shaped object; something round; lump; group

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sink or swim; all or nothing; hit or miss; make or break

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first half

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half time; halftime

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sports drink

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explosive; sudden and dramatic (of an increase in sales, popularity, etc.); explosive; rapid

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to replace; to substitute; to switch; to move (something); to transfer

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stimulation (e.g. of an economy); revitalization (e.g. of a town); rejuvenation; activation

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battle formation; camp; encampment; group; gang; war

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to aim at

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centering; centring

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defense (esp. in sports); defence

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single touch (of a button, etc.); one-touch operation; touch (of the ball before it lands out of bounds; in volleyball); one-touch play (in soccer)

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Dennis Bergkamp

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substitution; replacement; shifting; change

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yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?

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groan; moan; growl; snarl; hum (e.g. of a motor); buzz

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daydream; waking dream

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previous day; day before; eve; prior day; preceding day

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Shiji (first of China's 24 dynastic histories); Records of the Grand Historian

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nothing but; except; no more than

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supernatural phenomenon; paranormal phenomenon; anomalous phenomenon

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to have more wins than losses; to lead an opponent (e.g. by two games); to be ahead (in wins); to take the lead (in points, goals, etc. during a match)

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to lessen; to decrease; to diminish

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grounder (in soccer, baseball, etc.)

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passing the ball; exchanging passes; passing back and forth

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same score; deadlock; tie; draw

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to score a goal

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to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)

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audience seating; (spectator) stands; auditorium; stadium

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to watch for an unguarded moment

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to level (earth); to cut through (a mountain); to split (the opposition); to break (strike)

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draw (in competition); tie game

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last; final; end; conclusion; rust

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friend and foe; enemies and allies; both sides

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tree stump; stubble (rice, etc.)

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counter for waves (of a repeated occurrence)

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to lower the curtain (at the end of a play); to come to an end; to finish

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prize; trophy

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free pass

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