to sit in a row; to be present (and lined up)
Gautama Buddha; Shakyamuni; the historical Buddha
to do earnestly; to get serious
to check (in chess); to threaten (somebody's position, etc.); to close in (on somebody)
Boys (The Shirelles song)
with a single flash of light; glitteringly; sparklingly; twinklingly
earning the first (runs); preoccupation
one point; stitched ornament; small needlepoint design; relief pitcher brought in to face one batter
individual match; single game
kerria (Kerria japonica); Japanese yellow rose; bright golden yellow; gold coin (formerly used in Japan)
stability; security; equilibrium
eggs; egg; (hen's) egg; (an expert) in the making; beginning; origin
dramatic turn-around; major reversal; great comeback; game changer
lingering (usu. feeling, emotion, etc.); continuing (to); still (...)
head-on fight; direct confrontation; head-to-head contest
same score; deadlock; tie; draw
state (US, Australia, India, Germany, etc.); province (e.g. Canada); continent; (arch.) dear
to bewitch; to confuse; to enchant; to delude
after having come this far; now that we've come this far
very cheesy; very flashy; extremely gaudy
two classes; double; two sets
sesame seeds; sesame (Sesamum indicum)
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear