to synchronise the breathing with the opponent prior to the start of a match
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
to push into; to cram into; to stuff into; to break in; to burgle; to burglarize
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
a few minutes; for a few minutes; for a number of minutes; for a period of a few minutes; for several minutes
close contest; close match; close game; close combat
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
fall of the curtain; last scene; end of act
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)
to split; to tear; to burst; to be separated; to be divided
we have a result!; game over!; match!
to well up; to burst; to arise
to watch over; to watch attentively
favour; favor; favourite; favorite; patron; supporter
baseball player; ballplayer
to throw (liquid) at; to dash; to inundate (with questions); to heap (praise); to hurl (abuse)
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
to beat; to gain a point; to upset
malicious gossip; backbiting; speaking ill behind someone's back
to go along; to walk along; to follow
I, myself; one-self; by one-self; even I; even one
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
embrace; hug; holding in one's arms
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
birth; creation; formation
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
many; much; plenty; hardly
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
frequently; repeatedly; eagerly; keenly; hard; terribly
huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning