to draw (a thread); to let out (e.g. a rope); to head out as a group; to set out in large numbers; to send out one after another; to dispatch
conquest (of a difficulty, illness, handicap, etc.); overcoming; bringing under control; subjugation; victory over
small number; few; minority
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
fierce fight; close contest
to unfold; to unroll; to open
cloud of dust (sand, etc.)
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to flutter about; to revolve
friend and foe; enemies and allies; both sides
death in battle; death on the battlefield
to rank next to; to come after
star (cinema, sports, etc.); celebrity; star symbol; asterisk; (celestial) star
a considerable number; a fair number
survival; remaining; being extant; being left
broadcasting; broadcast; program; announcement
actual state (of things); real state; live; on-the-scene; reporting live; live coverage
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
very big; very large; taking up a lot of space
suddenly (rising to fame, etc.); instantly; immediately; one bound; one leap
end of a match; end of a game
remaining; left-over; excess
draw (in competition); tie game
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
negligence; neglect; carelessness; procrastination
to shake; to waver; to tremble
to have one's enthusiasm dampened; to become subdued
live coverage; on-the-spot telecast
to pile up; to heap up; to stir up; to enliven; to bring to a climax
work (film, book); production; creation; turning (something) out
to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of
to listen attentively to; to be lost in
attack on both sides; pincer movement; double envelopment
personal combat; one-to-one fight
exaggeration; overstatement; saying too much; misstatement; slip of the tongue; gaffe
counting backwards; calculating backwards; inverse operation; reverse operation
prospects of victory; chances of success