to connect (with a different flight, train, etc.); to make a connection; to change (planes, trains, etc.)
sweeping victory; easy victory
to be put at a disadvantage; to get the short end of the stick
cheering group; cheering squad
to ventilate; to let fresh air in
harmless (remark, topic, etc.); inoffensive; safe; bland; neutral (attitude); noncommittal (reply)
to accept one's inferiority; to take one's hat off to someone; to give up; to surrender; to strike one's colors
to attract attention; to come into the limelight
championship-deciding contest; final match; the finals
commendation ceremony; award ceremony
draw (in competition); tie game
rematch; replay; make-up game
fellow women; between women; among women; woman-to-woman
taking the opportunity to do something; doing something incidentally; doing something while (you) are at it; doing something on the way; while I'm at it
to rise (to a high position); to work one's way up; to push one's way up; to be promoted
sweaty; sweat-drenched; covered in sweat
to pile up and up; to pile up more and more; to mount (e.g. debts, concerns)
war or military record; score; military achievements; results
stand; stall; booth; kiosk; store
specially tailored; tailor-made; specially arranged (train, plane, etc.)
general review (e.g. of one's lessons); dress rehearsal
to settle down (and deal with something); to concentrate all one's energy (on something); to settle oneself (in a place); to settle down (somewhere); to take a solid stance; to lower one's center of gravity (centre)
to be surprised; to be taken aback; to be amazed; to be frightened; to be startled; to be alarmed
for show; for appearance's sake; ostentatiously; to look good
to chatter pointlessly; to waste one's breath
wearing a kasaya; wearing an article of clothing in the same manner as a kasaya (i.e. draped over one shoulder); slashing (someone) with a sword diagonally from the shoulder
wicker basket; wickerwork basket
gate (for entry, boarding, etc.); gate; logic element
to catch (a wild animal or fish); to capture; to hunt; to win (a title, prize, etc.); to conquer
marine products; seafood; fish and shellfish
to make a successful bid (for an article); to buy at auction; to outbid (someone); to knock down (at an auction)
traditional craft; traditional handicrafts
counting ballots; tally (of votes)
scoring; score; points made; marks obtained; goals; runs
chief brewer at a sake brewery
to brew (sake, etc.); to cause; to bring on; to bring about
existence; possession; having; limited company
last chapter (book, etc.)