defeat; loss; reverse; setback
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
sturdy spirit; bold; daring; brave; valiant; undaunted
edge (of a knife or sword); prong (of an electrical plug)
to stick into; to pierce; to run into
specialized weapon or skill; specialised weapon or skill
similarly; same (idea); same (name)
long and large; tall and large; grand; huge
to give up all thoughts of; to abandon; to despair of; to make up one's mind; to take a momentous decision
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
article; goods; fine thing; fellow; (arch.) prostitute; (arch.) price
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
to bear; to carry on one's back; to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; to receive (wound); to incur (damage)
but; however; provided that
ornamentation; embellishment; decoration; modification; qualification
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
loss; defeat; counter for losses
having more wins than losses; taking the lead (in points, goals, etc.)
all bark and no bite; unable to live up to one's claims
consequently; as a result
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
after a long time; for the first time in a while
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
to laugh away; to laugh off
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to carry through; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
hair (on the head); tresses; locks
to tear off; to pluck; to scratch off
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
to have more wins than losses; to lead someone (by no. of matches); to take the lead over an opponent (in points)
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
superior (in rank); top; higher order (e.g. byte); host computer (of connected device)