similarly; same (idea); same (name)
completely (beaten, defeated, etc.); thoroughly; utterly; black and blue; to a pulp
brethren; brothers; fellow countrymen; fellowman; compatriot
birds of a feather flock together
personal feelings; self-interest
businesslike; professional
forming a circle; circular formation (orig. in battle); huddle; ring
trespassing; intrusion; to barge into; to burst into; to trespass
gotcha; alrighty; got it; OK
beginning of the game; kickoff; face-off
overhead; above one's head; high in the sky
bat (in baseball, cricket, etc.)
pitcher; pitcher (container); jug
to look down on; to treat with contempt; to treat disparagingly; to sneer at
to win and advance to the next round
to mix; to stir; to blend
mild; calm; gentle; quiet; congenial; amicable
to destroy; to crush; to break by striking; to spoil; to ruin
sparse; distant (of a relationship); estranged; alienated
steady advance; carrying all before one
boastful talk about one's love life; speaking fondly about one's sweetheart; going on about one's love affairs
regular; regular member (e.g. of football team, etc.); regular (petrol, gasoline)
gyaru; (young) woman adhering to a fashion trend usually marked by brown or blond-dyed hair, gaudy clothes and accessories; gal
to win and advance to the next round
to be greatly obliged; to be very sorry
one long straight object (e.g. strand of hair, beam of light, wisp of smoke); a single bloodline; earnest; resolute; (arch.) ordinary; (arch.) common
astounding; tremendous; crazy; exorbitant
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
health management; health maintenance; health care
winners (those who have succeeded socially, economically, etc.)
unsung hero; person who does a thankless task
woman who forced her husband into marriage
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe
using together (jointly); used at the same time
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
to have a catch; to have an ulterior motive; to be more (to something)
not mince matters; not mince one's words