piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)
game arcade; video arcade; penny arcade
abbreviation; omission; outline; gist; plan; strategy
fighting (against); taking on (an opponent); facing; confronting; competing (with); battle
to be popular; to come into fashion; to be prevalent; to spread widely (e.g. disease); to flourish; to thrive
social meeting place; watering hole
pipe; tube; channels, official or otherwise; (business) connections; tobacco pipe
bishop (chess piece); bishop
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
to chuckle to oneself; to gloat (over)
independent training (e.g. of athletes working without a coach)
to accept somebody's challenge; to take up the gauntlet
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
to finish reading; to read through
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation
offensive (movement); aggression
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
to pluck off (esp. by twisting); to pick; to break off; to wrest (away from); to wrench free; to snatch (away)
as expected (positive events); as hoped for
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
position in a game of go or shogi; state of the game; aspect of an affair; situation
to become fine (of fabric); to be checkmated; to be hard pressed; to be at a loss
learning by ear; memory of having heard something before
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
shoulder strap (on a dress)
volume retailer; mass marketer; emporium
uni-; single; unitary; sole
light; right; right field; right fielder
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
attraction (e.g. magnetic, gravitation); affinity; gravitational pull; attractiveness; magnetism