hitting the ball squarely; matching correctly (e.g. engaging a clutch)
to become misty; to become hazy; to get blurry; to grow dim; to be overshadowed; to be upstaged
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
weight (e.g. paperweight); pressing down; keeping control; exercising authority; having self-control; exercising self-discipline
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
to kill (with a weapon); to defeat an opponent; to get someone out; to arrest; to take prisoner
shopping; purchased goods
to see; to look; to watch; to try to
later on; eventually; afterwards
to take (a photo); to record (video, audio, etc.); to make (a film)
back screen (esp. hitter's background in center field)
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly
to be blurred (due to motion; of a photo, video, etc.); to be shaken (of a camera); to waver (in one's beliefs, policy, etc.); to shift (position); to be slightly off
to be honest; to be frank; honestly; if you want to know the truth
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
underpants; pants; briefs; trousers (esp. women's); jodhpurs; breeches
show; exhibition; spectacle
guard on sword, polearms, etc.; flange; brim; visor (e.g. of a hat)
in three days' time; two days after tomorrow
third day of the month; three days
coward; gutless person; sissy; weakling; loser; milquetoast
(not) ever; (not) at all; (not) on any account; deepest bottom of the earth
junior (at work, school, etc.); younger people; younger student
long ago; already; a long time ago
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
connivance; tacit consent; toleration; acquiescence
impossible to do (although wants to)
to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
to swell (from inflammation); to become swollen
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
player's career; one's career in sport; one's career as an athlete