another; one more; not quite; not very good; lacking
to be outdone (by); to be in inferior (to); to compare unfavorably (with); to be behind
almost; roughly; approximately
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
a few minutes later; after a few minutes
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
to rule; to govern; (arch.) to see; (arch.) to look; (arch.) to watch
cone (e.g. pine, hemlock)
decision of a contest; finals (in sports)
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
stupid; meaningless; worthless; hopeless (person, situation); beyond help; beyond saving
victory or defeat; issue (of battle); outcome
both; both sides; both parties
championship game; finals (of a tournament); deciding round
to be silent; to say nothing
to come alive; to get going; to start to move
first move (in go, shogi, etc.); moving first; person with the first move; forestalling; (seizing the) initiative
to perform in tune with each other; to get along well; to be in perfect harmony; to make a perfect pair (team, etc.)
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
hum; hmm; hm hm (light chuckle with mouth closed); uh-huh; mm; hmm
brow; glabella; middle forehead; area between the eyebrows
to wrinkle up (one's eyebrows, one's nose); to furrow; to crimple
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
to use up (all one's strength, ideas, etc.); to exert oneself; to do one's best
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop
to advance to the next stage (e.g. in a tournament)
to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
overall victory; championship
being the runner-up; finishing second
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
fierce fight; close contest
when it becomes; when it comes to