what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
event; affair; incident; case; plot; trouble
photography (still or motion); photographing; filming; shooting; (video) recording
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
now; the present time; just now; another; more
practice game; practice match; scrimmage; workout
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
championship game; finals (of a tournament); deciding round
war; battle; match; game; competition
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
on and after; as from; hereafter; thereafter; since
dogfight (aircraft); dog fight
to take something into ...; to bring in; to lodge (a complaint); to file (a plan); to bring to (a state: tied game, vote, trial, etc.)
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
fighting (against); taking on (an opponent); facing; confronting; competing (with); battle
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
prize winner; pennant winner; victor
qian (one of the trigrams of the I Ching: heaven, northwest)
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
being defeated; being eliminated (from competition)
growth period; period of rapid growth
pair; the two; both persons; both things
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
actual state (of things); real state; live; on-the-scene; reporting live; live coverage
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry