as (much) as possible; as (far) as possible
still having a very small chance; still having a tiny shred of hope
rally; recovery; comeback; winding (thread, etc.)
to proceed though deadlocked; to be carried over (e.g. to next meeting); to go into a shootout (e.g. sport)
surface of a board or record
to lose one's energy; to be cowardly
one's frame of mind; way one looks at things
unit; (musical) group; band
rare; extraordinary; singular
championship game; finals (of a tournament); deciding round
commendation ceremony; award ceremony
near the mark; pretty close; not a bad guess
by all means; no matter what; at any rate
to get distracted; to jump off the track
opponent; adversary; the competition; the other side; one's enemy
foolish; idiotic; stupid; ridiculous; absurd
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
likely loss; probable defeat
to draw (the winning ticket); to apply; to compare; to put (oneself in someone's position)
order; sequence; procedure
very bad condition; (in) terrible form; serious slump
thinking (about a matter) for a long time; contemplating for a long time; lengthy consideration; pondering
bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy
prize beyond one's reach; unattainable object; woman who is out of one's league; (lit.) flower on a high peak
nonetheless; nevertheless
before one knows; unnoticed; unawares
male homosexuality; sodomy; (arch.) male prostitute
to end in vain; to be wasted effort
embarking (a ship); embarkation; boarding; ship (carrying someone)
compilation; editing; recording
taking; taker; last performer of the day (usu. the star performer); last performance of the day; active partner (e.g. in judo demonstration); emphatic or formal prefix
extravagant spree; wild merrymaking; living it up
just now; a little while back; a short time ago
principal occupation; core business
fighting (against); taking on (an opponent); facing; confronting; competing (with); battle