to insert; to put in (such that there is a snug fit); to have sex; to fuck; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs)
to harm; to hurt; to injure; to miss one's chance to (do something); to fail to (do what one ought to have done)
quick-witted; quick to understand
free time; time at leisure
thin-culmed dwarf bamboo (growing in clusters); Japanese transverse bamboo flute (high-pitched; usu. with seven holes); sliver (strand of loose fibers)
rather; sooner; preferably
taking a breather; relaxation; vent hole
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
baseball ground; baseball stadium
base; basis; base (e.g. military); depot; base; base bag
bat (in baseball, cricket, etc.)
protector (e.g. chest); guard
each time it happens; at all such times
beginning of the game; kickoff; face-off
pitch that hits the batter
strikeout; (several) vain attempts; failing despite giving one's best
repetition; repeat; reiteration; repeatedly
pushing something out; extrusion; presence; appearance; run walked in; pushing one's opponent out by pressing one's hands up against them
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
failing to catch a ball; dropping a ball; flubbing a catch
to handle well; to handle deftly; to deal with; to manage; to prepare (meat or fish) for cooking; to dress (meat, etc.)
to see; to look; to examine; to look over; to look after; to attend to; to experience
audience seating; (spectator) stands; auditorium; stadium
absorbed in; immersed in; forgetting oneself; daze; within a dream; while dreaming
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
first base; first baseman; one fort
goddamn idiot; moron; nitwit
alternation; change; relief; relay; shift; substitution (sports, etc.)
hooting; jeering; heckling
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
to follow another's example
outfield; outfielder; outfield bleachers; third party; outsider
one by one; one after another; successively
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
to break up (e.g. a meeting); to call it a night