to come to the point; to get straight to the point; to speak frankly; to speak plainly; to talk straight
place where a meeting (conference, etc.) is held; venue
shabby; dull; cheap; lackluster; uninspiring; depressing
desertion in the face of the enemy; deserting under enemy fire
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
to grant; to give; to confer; to teach; to instruct; to impart (knowledge)
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
base stealing; steal; stolen base
strike (e.g. in baseball, bowling)
head; brains; intellect; understanding
personification; impersonation; embodiment
worldwide; global; international; world-famous; world-class
reigning; controlling; dictating
imperial order; imperial decree
starting lineup; player in the starting lineup
second; number two; runner-up
first; first base; first baseman; fast
third (base, baseman, gear)
short; shortstop; short (circuit); short hair; short selling
filling a vacancy; supplementation; substitute; deputy; alternate
helmet; hard hat; protective headgear
suddenly; abruptly; quickly
play ball!; starting a match (of baseball, tennis, etc.)
judgement; judgment; refereeing; umpiring; referee; umpire
(telephone) call; (telephone) ring; shout; call; call loan (e.g. 30-day call); call money
huqin (any Chinese string instrument played with a bow); (arch.) biwa (4 or 5-stringed Oriental lute)
delightful; satisfying; gratifying; brisk; piquant
metallic sound; metallic clank
rapidly; vigorously; by leaps and bounds; steadily
distance (of a ski jump, baseball hit, etc.); carry (of a golf ball); flight (of an arrow)
greatly energetic; ferocious; extreme; severe
one bounce (of a ball); one-hopper
triumphant pose assumed by an athlete