to have one's enthusiasm dampened; to become subdued
tuft (of hair, threads, etc.); fringe; bunch (of grapes, bananas, etc.); cluster (of flowers); segment (of a tangerine, etc.); section
slight movement; slight tremor; quiver
without the least difference; exactly; perfectly; to the inch
to let (someone) take hold of your hand
to let out a cry; to break forth
behind; in the rear; in back
putting out the light; switching off the light
incomprehensible; mysterious; inexplicable; inscrutable; enigmatic; baffling
(with a) whizzing sound; sound of something whizzing by
whistle (sound made with the lips)
one's social position; one's place; one's standing
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
connotation; comprehension; intension; inclusion; containment within
costume; dress; attire; (arch.) interior decoration; (arch.) landscaping; (arch.) furnishing
table tennis table; ping-pong table
Japanese sword (usu. single-edged and curved); Japanese bladed weapon
racket; paddle (in table-tennis)
old enemy; longtime enemy; arch-enemy; traditional rival; longstanding foe
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
reserve; spare; preparation; preliminaries
to shoot out (lights, window, etc.)
sphere; counter for balls
correlation; interrelation
love ban; talent agency rule forbidding clients from getting involved in romantic relationships
desperately; for one's dear life
hitting (a ball with a bat, racket, golf club, etc.); batting; batted ball; struck ball
irrational (line of) argument
in good health; healthy; skilled; proficient; master; expert