Meanings

loss of a low-ranked wrestler in the extra eighth bout in the tournament

contest decided by a single round (bout)

contest decided by a single round (bout)

contest decided by a single round (bout)

joint and several liability

a set of three bouts

three-game match

trial of strength

(at) our expense

negative electric charge

injured soldier

negative electricity

indomitably

to carry (a child) on one's back

too much for one to handle

some things can be learned from the young

negative polarity

paying for the purchase (expense) out of one's own pocket

jockey's racing uniform

subcontract