globular shape; spherical shape
practice by repetition; learning by rote
to spare; to grudge; to regret; to lament; to be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling
coach; coaching; training
to take (someone) by surprise; to do something unexpected
nonsense; irresponsible remark; codswallop; random; haphazard; unsystematic
for a short while; for a while; for some time; for the time being
quick-witted; quick to understand
to polish up; to shine up
rubbing cheeks together (as a display of affection); pressing cheeks together
four-eyed; pattern of four squares
suddenly (hit); with a slap; sharply (glance, glare, etc.); fiercely; suddenly; all of a sudden
to be annoyed (by); to be offended (at); to be irritated (with)
smart-alecky; clever-clever; cheeky; cunning; crafty; shrewd
preface; introduction; lead in (to a joke, question, etc.); lead up; payment in advance (by bank transfer); swinging (one's body) forward
to use up all one's strength; to die
to rage; to fly into a rage; to become furious
heavy blow; thump; wallop; belt; whack
hitting a ball (with a bat, golf club, etc.); batting; stroke
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
haggardness; emaciation; wasting away; being tired out; being worn out; exhaustion
to suddenly understand (esp. on basis of experience or memory); to come to mind; to recall (in a flash); to be reminded of; to call to mind; to think of
intolerant; small-minded; inflexible; unforgiving; unyielding; ungenerous
to make good one's escape; to get away; to outrun; to hold on (and win); to win narrowly
sham battle; mock battle; dry run; military exercise; war game
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
tornado; whirlwind; waterspout; twister
to be sacked; to be dismissed
ugh; yuck; ick; blech; damn; crap
main constituent; core; nucleus; subject
to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival
excelling; surpassing; outdoing
PvP battle; battle between human players (as opposed to AI)
to mind; to care; to worry
directivity; directionality; intentionality
pitching; throwing a ball; bowling (in cricket); pitched ball
distance (of a ski jump, baseball hit, etc.); carry (of a golf ball); flight (of an arrow)
to fire (a gun) ceaselessly; to fire away; to blaze away; to fire volley after volley