declaration; proclamation; announcement
to burst open; to split open; to be bursting with (e.g. youth, laughter, flavor); to bounce; to bound
to hold aloft (e.g. a sword); to brandish
high (e.g. ball in baseball); highish; on the expensive side; comparatively expensive; wait tile which produces a winning hand with a higher score
cut; cutting; haircut; shuffle (cards); shuffling; scene
hopelessly inaccurate; not even remotely close; can't hit the side of a barn
to reach; to get to; to arrive at
reaching first base safely due to opponent's error
to throw; to cast (e.g. vote, light, shadow); to devote oneself (e.g. to a cause); to invest; to put in; to administer (medicine); to give
out (of a ball, in tennis, etc.); outside the line; out; putout; outer; external; exit
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
to fall completely silent; to become still as death
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
unbelievable; incredible; implausible
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
second; number two; runner-up
strikeout; strike out; fanning out
obstruction; check; hindrance; prevention; impediment; interdiction
tending a store; salesperson; sales clerk; shop assistant
middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years
man; male; masculine gender
difference; variation; difference
to be oversized (overloud, etc.)
(stage) appearance; performance; participation (e.g. in a tournament)
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
stillness; repose; standing still
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
wonderful; astounding; marvellous
difference in elevation (between two points in a body of water); head; drop (e.g. of a waterfall); difference; gap
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
close call; narrow margin; the eleventh hour
stirring; slight movement
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
four balls; base on balls; a walk
straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball
inro; seal case; pill box; medicine case