(for the) first time in one's life
one more; another; the other; not quite; not very good
counting "stars" to tally the score to date; how well something has gone (e.g. in terms of wins over losses)
for example; for instance; e.g.
to affect; to impact; to influence
match fixing; put-up job; fixed game
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
final game; final games; the finals
simultaneous; all at once
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
to say no more; to sink into silence
pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
four; four years of age; ten o'clock (old time system); Burakumin; cross grips
retention; maintenance; preservation
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
straight-sets loss; straight-set defeat
equal match; good match; fair match; equal in ability; being a worthy rival
trouble; bother; annoyance
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
to squeeze out; to wring out
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
good-naturedness; good-natured person; credulous person; easy mark
plus; addition; positive number; gain; advantage; anode
recklessly; thoughtlessly; pamperingly; indulgently; shoo!; heave-ho; hallo
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out
to raise; to raise up; to wake; to wake up; to cause; to bring about; to start
to make a fist; to clench one's fist
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
soggy; soaked; crushed (out of shape); crumpled; messy; untidy
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
suddenly (hit); with a slap; sharply (glance, glare, etc.); fiercely; suddenly; all of a sudden
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
preliminary contest; qualifying round; trial; heat; primary
elementary school; primary school; school for children over eight years old in ancient China; traditional Chinese philology
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
decisive defeat; rout; thrashing; losing big