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battery; battery (pitcher and catcher)

2

I know, right?; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!; there we go

2

incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive

3

good boy; good girl

5

patting; stroking; caressing

2

diminutive used with names, etc.; diminutive adjective ending

6

match; game; bout; contest

11

regaining the lead; turning the tables (again); second reversal

1

decision of a contest; finals

1

home run

1

to expel; to drive out

1

end of a match; end of a game

1

draw (in competition); tie game

1

it cannot be that ...; it is highly unlikely that ...; it is impossible that ...

1

big talk; boasting; bragging

1

edge; brink; verge; time; moment of

1

motion

1

shot; shot; hit; shooting (a basketball); shot (of a gun); shot (of alcohol)

1

amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities

3

rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom

1

with a pat; with a tap; with a pop; with a crack; casually (throw); carelessly

1

gust of wind

2

splendid; magnificent; gorgeous

2

bank shot (in billiards)

2

hoop

2

measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion

2

(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force

2

hesitantly; timidly; diffidently

2

to dig up; to dig out; to pick (nose, teeth, etc.); to pry into; to examine closely; to dredge up

2

compromise; concession

2

even more; still more; one layer; lowest floor (of a building); rather; sooner

3

spite; frustration; vexation

2

ignominious defeat; crushing failure; utterly beaten; overwhelming defeat

1

to suppress (a smile, yawn, etc.); to stifle; to bite to death

3

to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple

4

breaking ball (pitch); curve ball; screwball

1

to take flight; to disappear

1

was; were

1

disagreeableness; unpleasantness; nastiness; cutting remark; disagreeable remark; snide comment

1

victory; triumph; win; conquest; success

2

easy victory; walkover; easy peasy; child's play; cakewalk

2

(powers of) concentration; ability to concentrate

1

to hold one's breath

1

accurate; flawless; perfectly ordered; without deviation

1

splash (of water); spray

3

gotcha; alrighty; got it; OK

1

roar; cry (esp. of triumph); battle cry; screech (of a bird); scream; yawp

2

yay

1

KO; knock-out

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boxer (fighter); boxer (dog breed)

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