several people; a few people
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
to have a cramp; to twitch; to stiffen (of a face, expression); to freeze; to shrink (of skin, due to a scar); to tauten
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste; (arch.) sudden
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
main question; real issue at hand
unpleasant; disgusting; loathsome; shameful; scandalous
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
to put a burden on; to tax (e.g. strength)
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)
to brace oneself; to focus one's energies; to focus one's mind
everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly
to be stricken (e.g. with grief); to be battered (e.g. by disasters)
being clearheaded; having a keen (sharp, brilliant) mind
don't put the trivial ahead of the important; don't sweat the small stuff; don't bother with the details (before embarking on a great enterprise); read the fine print; be careful of the small things (before embarking on a great enterprise)
practice game; practice match; scrimmage; workout
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
national convention; national competition; national athletic meet
important; momentous; essential; principal; major
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
what time; (lit.) which hour
setting up (a structure, building, camp, etc.); construction; preparation (e.g. of a venue); arrangement (of an event)
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
marks; points; score; number of items; number of articles
narrow margin; slim margin
stigma; dishonour; dishonor; infamy
give up; relinquish; serve up; let loose
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
to find fault (with trivial matters); to scold over minor things; to get angry over trifles; to raise one's eyebrows
severe; harsh; stringent; rigorous; strict; unfair
first place; first rank; unit's position; Japanese yew (Taxus cuspidata)
third rank (in the Japanese court system); Trinity; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
half-wit; fool; simpleton