pit viper (esp. the mamushi, Gloydius blomhoffi)
offense and defense; offence and defence; batting and fielding
one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate
no matter how much time passes
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
direction; district; area; field (e.g. of study); sphere; quarter
batting practice facility; batting practice center; batting cage
to compete with; to vie for
glaring; flaming; fiery; blazing
trial of strength; test of one's strength (stamina)
(only) one option; one possible choice
crack; slit; crevasse; crevice
hah (derisively); pooh; pfft (of something disappearing); poof; huff; puff
in (of a ball, in tennis, etc.); inside the line; in; inside; enter here; enter
thumping (heart); banging; pounding; racing
to become one tile away from completion; to be at one's wits' end; to be about to blow one's fuse
bulky and heavy; massive; solid; dignified; imposing; composed
to finish; to get it over with; to settle; to pay back; to get along (without something); to make do with (without)
elevator; lift; elevator (aviation)
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
last (i.e. immediately preceding); previous; pre- (e.g. premodern); before; before; earlier
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
to shut in; to confine; to contain
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off
restaurant with only set meals
game arcade; video arcade
(theatrical) blackout; taking a (sudden) turn for the worse; rapid deterioration
cut; cutting; haircut; shuffle (cards); shuffling; scene
audience; spectator; spectators
making a person, pet, etc. wait (before being permitted to do something); postponement; putting on hold
ramen restaurant; noodle restaurant