individual match; single game
beyond oneself; beyond one's ability; exceeding one's power
first game; first round (of tennis, etc.)
to dream (i.e. while asleep); to have a dream; to dream (of the future); to have a fleeting experience
supporter; sponsor; patron; backer
each and every one of them; every last one of them; all a bunch of
whether one likes it or not; willy-nilly
stopping a sword stroke between one's bare hands
unthinkable; unexpected; outrageous; offensive
advance (into a new market or stage of progress); launching (a new career or venture); expanding (into a new market); stepping forward; emerging
point worthy of note; highlight; high point; good prospects for the future; promise
clear weather; cloudless weather; good weather
hasty; rash; rushed; hurried; impatient; impetuous
liking both alcohol and sweets; person who likes both liquor and sweets; bisexuality; player who can play as both pitcher and fielder; dual sword wielding; two-sword fencing
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to drag; to pull
variegated; varicoloured; varicolored; multi-coloured; multi-colored; diverse
loading; charging; filling
remnant; fragment; fraction; odd sum; halfway; half-hearted
asking for the moon; pining for what one doesn't have; thinking the grass is greener on the other side of the fence; asking for too much; asking for the impossible
to be refined (character, manners); to be classy; to be polished
assortment; product lineup
proficiency; mastery; becoming proficient (in)
date(s) (e.g. for exhibition)
waiting room; anteroom; antechamber; green room
know-it-all airs; I-know-how-it-is look
adult; grown-up; person who has come of age; fully fledged; established; qualified
entry qualifications; joining qualifications
applying (e.g. a technology); adoption
abstention (from voting); renunciation (of a right); withdrawal (from a contest)
correction; revision; redressing; rectifying
eagerness; enthusiasm; fervor; excitement; fighting spirit; fighting mood
to the limit; to the fullest extent; absolutely the limit; one cup after another; cup by cup
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
out of one's league; facing a too tough opponent; outclassed