suddenly; all of a sudden; abruptly
to come out; to appear; to turn up; to emerge
large hole; big deficit; heavy losses; long-shot win (in horse racing, etc.); big winnings (on a long shot)
half; biracial person (esp. half-Japanese); person of mixed parentage
perfect; perfection; perfect game
to relax one's efforts; to let up; to let one's guard down
to be outdone (by); to be in inferior (to); to compare unfavorably (with); to be behind
main spindle; main shaft; linchpin; pivot; principal axis; main axis
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
military gains; war results; fruit of battle
to pressure; to put pressure (on); to press
quick-witted and agile; keen and nimble
foolhardy; reckless; fearless
participants; participating athletes
dropout; quitter; deserter
adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approach
first half of the game or match
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
bad luck; bad fortune; evil; wickedness
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
branch; bough; limb; twig; sprig; spray
green; emerald green; green color of new foliage; verdure
link; connection; filler; stopgap (job, budget, etc.); thickener (e.g. in cooking); thickening; hedging
to make something bright; to shine; to polish
successful execution; accomplishment; completion; fulfillment; carrying through
best; extra-fine; superfine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; by far
to rummage through; to ransack (e.g. a drawer); to throw into confusion; to disrupt; to upset
to knock out (e.g. homer); to slam; to send flying (e.g. a ball); to wallop (someone)
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
baton (of command); order; command; direction
based on; built on; made from
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
appearance; air; condition; state; form
cannot help (feeling); cannot hold back (tears, laughter, etc.)