taking the field first; batting second
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
to drain; to pour; to float (e.g. logs down a river); to set adrift; to wash away; to carry away; to broadcast
event with ... rounds, innings, legs, etc.; nth-round match (in a knockout tournament)
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
objection; dissent; protest
to recite; to chant; to cry; to yell; to advocate; to advance
promise; agreement; appointment; engagement; convention; rule
to become late; to fall behind; to lag; to pass (of time)
guardian; protector; patron; parent
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
mature woman; middle-aged woman
in some way; somehow or other; somewhere or other
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)
a little tight; a little snug; a little strong; a little harsh
distilled liquor; spirits
contest decided by a single round (bout); contest decided by a single roll of dice; one-shot game (contest); make-or-break game
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
to get (information) out of someone; to extract (information) from someone; to find out (through questioning); to begin listening (to)
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
match; game; bout; contest
abandonment; renouncement; renunciation; resignation; abdication; surrender
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
harsh (taste, feeling, etc.); acrid; sharp (language, question, etc.); biting; nasty; gross
to try to unsettle someone; to throw off balance
general; universal; ordinary; average; (arch.) the same; (arch.) no different
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at); to be intimidated; to feel daunted
queer fellow; odd fellow; eccentric person; crank; oddball; freak
shaking; jolting; shaking up (e.g. one's adversary); flustering (someone)
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
consecutive defeats; series of defeats
knowledge (of a skill, art, etc.); proficiency; essentials; know-how; preparedness; readiness
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
sanchin; fundamental karate kata focusing on breathing, stability, and body hardening
on the board (shogi, go, etc.)
commander; general; leader
to hunt (animals); to search (for a criminal); to go looking for (flowers, etc.); to gather (mushrooms)
being done for; giving up; being in a hopeless situation; not knowing what to do; being brought to one's knees; (lit.) throwing up (one's) hands