to screw; to twist; to distort; to parody; to torture; to wrest
pitching; throwing a ball; bowling (in cricket); pitched ball
all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of
way of throwing (esp. in baseball); throwing technique; pitching technique
to perceive; to sense; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
long, slender and well-proportioned; smooth, continuous (movement)
paca (any of either species of paca, esp. lowland paca, Agouti paca)
unusual; uncommon; extraordinary; out of the ordinary; incomparable; serious
to fall completely silent; to become still as death
hands and feet; limbs; person at one's beck and call; person at hand; reliable worker
whip; lash; scourge; stick; cane; rod
to bend; to warp; to yield; to be supple (e.g. bamboo, body); to be flexible; to be pliant
course of a thrown ball; course of a hit ball (golf, tennis, etc.)
right in the center (centre)
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
striking (at something) and missing; swing and a miss; vain attempt
lightning; electric illumination; light from an electric source
notice; bulletin; post; posting; placard
speed of a pitched ball; (pitcher's) pace
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
(one's) older sister; (one's) elder sister; girl
high-school baseball player
one point; stitched ornament; small needlepoint design; relief pitcher brought in to face one batter
first-class; top grade; characteristic; peculiar; school (e.g. of a performance art); one flag
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
residing; living; dwelling
short distance; short range; short-haul
Japanese record; national record
by nature; naturally; by birth; inborn
to have both; to possess both; to combine with
of no interest; not interested
just now; a moment ago; this very minute
to get permission; to get approval; to get the go-ahead