base; basis; base (e.g. military); depot; base; base bag
platform; home; home base; home plate
to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in
pair; couple; antithesis; counter for items that come in pairs; counter for sets (of clothes, small furniture, utensils, etc.)
experienced person; person who has had a particular experience
hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
nine times; twisting around many times
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
heat haze; shimmer of hot air
cicada; locust; small-sized pulley
gloomy (e.g. mood); depressing; irritating; troublesome; heavy (weather); cloudy
sunlight; rays of the Sun
eradication; extermination; destruction; suppression
to blaze; to burn brightly
July; seventh month of the lunar calendar
height of; middle of; full bloom
sensible; sensuous; intuitive
average (normal, ordinary) year; every year; annually
term-end exam; end-of-term test; finals
throwaway match (i.e. one played after a tournament has already been decided); dead rubber
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
standing on one's feet for a long time
offensive camp; team at bat
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
white heat; incandescence; becoming excited; getting heated (e.g. of a discussion); reaching a climax
opposite; opposition; versus; vs.; to (e.g. "winning a game five to three"); equal footing
aspect; phase; condition; modality (philosophy)
pitching strength (of a team)
difference; variation; difference
base on balls; walk; pass
after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means