to drive in (e.g. nail, stake); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to input (data)
score board; scoring board
scoring; score; points made; marks obtained; goals; runs
lost point (in a game); point given away; run charged to the pitcher; blunder; mistake
overwhelming victory; crushing victory; sweeping victory; landslide victory
to reveal one's true colors (colours); to betray oneself
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
huge win; overwhelming victory
to be born; to come into the world
to open one's heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank
sitting on the floor grasping one's knees (as in a gym class)
to stuff one's cheeks; to fill one's mouth (with food)
hum (of a TV, radio, etc.)
eggs; egg; (hen's) egg; (an expert) in the making; beginning; origin
sandwich filled with a fried cake of layered slices of ham
rice seasoning (usu. containing fish meal, seaweed, sesame, etc.)
black vinegar, usu. produced from unpolished rice; charred kelp or shiitake mushrooms ground and mixed with vinegar, used to dress raw fish and vegetables
to soak (in); to steep; to dip; to pickle; to preserve (in salt, vinegar, etc.)
follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot
one-man (show, team, etc.); tyrant; dictatorial person; conductorless bus (i.e. having only a driver); conductorless train
(with a) start; fright; alarm; creaking; cracking; snapping
true character; real nature
mask; disguise; guise; mask
to put on (one's head); to wear; to be covered with (dust, snow, etc.); to pour (water, etc.) on oneself; to bear (e.g. someone's debts, faults, etc.); to take (blame); to overlap (e.g. sound or color)
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
cupboard; locker; closet; wardrobe; cabinet
growing child's hearty appetite
light eating; spare diet; not eating much
having one's hands full; not having any room to do more; at the limit
to put on weight; to gain weight; to grow fat; to get stout
to hurt; to ache; to feel a pain; to be injured; to be spoiled (e.g. food); to be damaged
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
hating to lose; unyielding; unbending; competitive; sore loser; determined
to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival
to reason; to sum up; to conclude