long ago; already; a long time ago
for today; for the time being
a set of three bouts; three-game match; three-bout contest
no game; game that is stopped before it can be considered an official game (e.g. due to rainout)
to be too much for one; to find unmanageable; to be beyond one's control; to not know what to do with
recreation; diversion; relaxation
extended game; overtime; extra time; extra innings
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
to replace; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute
border; boundary; turning point; watershed; area; region
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
for dear life; barely escaping alive
to the last; persistency; thoroughness
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
turns and twists; ups and downs; meandering; complications; vicissitudes
end; tip; end (of the year, month, etc.); close; youngest child; descendants; offspring
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
to furnish; to install; to get someone's agreement; to patronize; to buy usually from the same store
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
rock-paper-scissors (game); janken
pish; pooh; I see; oh; indeed
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
arrangement; good offices; discretion; judgment; disposition
practice; putting into practice; implementation; praxis (philosophy)
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
being a poor loser; unwillingness to admit defeat; sour grapes
to insist; to assert; to be obstinate in saying
degree of difficulty; difficulty level
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
sports-minded; sports-oriented
to carry (a child) on one's back; to piggyback; (arch.) to take on (a job, responsibility, etc.)
carrying on one's back (e.g. baby); piggyback ride