several people; a few people
to have a cramp; to twitch; to stiffen (of a face, expression); to freeze; to shrink (of skin, due to a scar); to tauten
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste; (arch.) sudden
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
main question; real issue at hand
unpleasant; disgusting; loathsome; shameful; scandalous
to put a burden on; to tax (e.g. strength)
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
to brace oneself; to focus one's energies; to focus one's mind
to be stricken (e.g. with grief); to be battered (e.g. by disasters)
being clearheaded; having a keen (sharp, brilliant) mind
don't put the trivial ahead of the important; don't sweat the small stuff; don't bother with the details (before embarking on a great enterprise); read the fine print; be careful of the small things (before embarking on a great enterprise)
practice game; practice match; scrimmage; workout
national convention; national competition; national athletic meet
important; momentous; essential; principal; major
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
what time; (lit.) which hour
setting up (a structure, building, camp, etc.); construction; preparation (e.g. of a venue); arrangement (of an event)
marks; points; score; number of items; number of articles
narrow margin; slim margin
stigma; dishonour; dishonor; infamy
give up; relinquish; serve up; let loose
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
to find fault (with trivial matters); to scold over minor things; to get angry over trifles; to raise one's eyebrows
severe; harsh; stringent; rigorous; strict; unfair
first place; first rank; unit's position; Japanese yew (Taxus cuspidata)
third rank (in the Japanese court system); Trinity; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
half-wit; fool; simpleton
continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story); succession (of); sequence
program (of events, music, etc.); programme; program (booklet); brochure; (computer) program; programming
copy; photocopy; blurb on a book jacket; catch copy
each time it happens; at all such times
clear one's name; redeem oneself; clear (vindicate) one's honor (reputation)
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
arrow (symbol); (romantic) interest (for a certain person); direction (of one's attention, etc.)
to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine
it's OK to ...; it's best to ...; it's alright to ...
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
by means of; due to; because of; according to
in advance; beforehand; previously