trouble; bother; number of moves (in go, shogi, etc.); number of punches (in boxing)
stamina; endurance; physical strength; strength of an organization (e.g. profitability, productivity, economic clout, stability, growth potential)
preservation; retainment; keeping
championship game; finals (of a tournament); deciding round
waiting room; anteroom; antechamber; green room
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
decorative curtain hung from the ceiling; tent; pavilion; marquee
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
to hang one's head; to droop one's head
brisk and efficient; diligent; devoted; spirited
companions; friends; comrades; mates; partners
to become quiet; to quiet down; to quieten down; to calm down; to die down; to subside
to spread; to be propagated
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
to make an appearance; to show up
slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
bunch of flowers; bouquet
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
to wait and see; to see how the land lies
to have a certain mood or feeling; to have a hunch
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
beginning of the game; kickoff; face-off
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
opponent; adversary; the competition; the other side; one's enemy
to be blown off; to blow off; to blow away; to vanish; to disappear
to roll; to tumble; to fall over; to roll over; to lie down; to be scattered about; to be lying around
to turn towards; to point
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
loudly (wailing, making a noise, etc.)
to surround; to crowd around
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
to compare and contrast two alternatives; to weigh the relative merits of A and B; to weigh one's options; to try to have it both ways; to try to sit on two stools