(dead) end; end of the line
to be found; to be discovered
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
everything; for (to) everything; (in) anything
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
direct unforked road; straight path
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
out (of a ball, in tennis, etc.); outside the line; out; putout; outer; external; exit
player (of a sport); athlete; team member
alternation; change; relief; relay; shift; substitution (sports, etc.)
only; merely; but; no more than
hiss (esp. cat); sizzle; whoosh
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
to be put in order; to be put to rights; to be disposed of; to be solved; to be finished; to be married (off)
a blink of time; (lit.) the time it takes to say "Ah!"
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
two (long cylindrical things)
pitcher's first pitch (to batter)
taking the mound; pitching a game
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
sphere; counter for balls
strikeout; (several) vain attempts; failing despite giving one's best
advance (into a new market or stage of progress); launching (a new career or venture); expanding (into a new market); stepping forward; emerging
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
print; printing; (printed) copy; handout; flyer
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
television; TV; TV program; TV programme; TV broadcast
announcer; presenter; broadcaster; in-house television talent who does on-location fluff pieces for variety shows
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows