obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
contest decided by a single round (bout); contest decided by a single roll of dice; one-shot game (contest); make-or-break game
failure; mistake; blunder
point spread; point difference
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
decision; settlement; definition
game, set and match; end of the game; end of the match
to be afraid of making mistakes; to fear failing
to make a mistake; to mess up; to make an error; to err
to attack; to assault; to assail
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
firmly; absolutely; flatly; by far; far and away; by a long shot
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
to get in; to go in; to come in; to flow into; to set; to set in
decisive moment; turning point; critical moment; win-or-bust situation
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
image; figure; figure; form; image
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young (animal); young woman; offshoot
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
inner thigh; (walking) pigeon-toed; one's toes turned inward; uchimata (judo); throwing an opponent by putting one's leg between their legs
to weigh on one's mind; to be worried about (something)
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
as if ...; as if to say ...; as though ...
decision; determination; resolution
very young; little; childish; immature
stiff and slackless; tense without any looseness; cling tightly; pulled or stretched as far as possible; creaking of a door or oar
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
lovable; sweet; charming; pitiful; pathetic; touching
to throw; to fling; to hurl; to neglect; to abandon; to leave alone
one's own child; one's own children
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
nodding (in agreement, with approval, etc.); repeatedly nodding and dozing off; suddenly (dying); deep (flavor, flavour, color, colour, etc.); rich
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits
comfortable; easy; calm; loose; spacious
container; receptacle; case; inserting; putting in