interest (in something); enthusiasm
now that; since; so long as; because
to be confusing; to be different from what one is used to
letter of challenge (to a duel, etc.)
win-loss records (between two participants)
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
loss; defeat; counter for losses
way; manner; (for) the first time in (e.g. ten years); after ...; ...-sized; amount (equivalent to ...)
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
distinction; difference (between two things); sense of propriety; proper conduct (according to social or moral norms); accountability; taking clear responsibility (for a fault or failing)
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
to kneel (in respect); to genuflect
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
build; physique; frame; constitution
change for the better; improvement; looking better (than before)
rival; competitor; competition
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
to accept someone's challenge; to take up the gauntlet
being startled; getting a shock
to face each other; to be opposite (to)
to come apart; to unravel; to come loose; to become disarrayed (e.g. of hair)
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
trial product; prototype model
to become frayed; to become loose
to comb down; to smooth down
demon of ill health; disease
to get tired of; to tire of; to lose interest in; to be satisfied; to be sated; to be satiated
without accident; uneventfully; without ...
spirit; sprite; energy; vigor (vigour); fine details; semen
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
full particulars; all the details; the whole story; everything (about); from beginning to end
to fall and pile up (e.g. snow); to lie thick
highly directional microphone