smallish; on the small side; somewhat small; short swing of a bat, racquet, etc.
gradually becoming poor; situation getting gradually worse and worse
to think; to use one's head; to exercise one's brains
all doors closed; blocked in every direction; cornered
precious orb; Cintamani stone; wish-fulfilling jewel; hōju; uppermost spherical part of a pagoda finial
android; artificial human; robot
left breast; left side of the chest
there's no other way; there are no other options; there are no alternative means
solution; solution strategy
to ask a question; to ask questions
dripping with sweat; doing something by the sweat of one's brow
to be astonished; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be deeply impressed
I wish I had ...; I should have ...; it would have been better if I had ...
elephant (Elephantidae spp.)
four (long cylindrical things)
afternoon session (stock exchange); afternoon trading
destruction; collapse; crumbling
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
to carry; to bring (to a place)
to change way one holds something; to transfer something from one hand to the other
minute adjustment; fine tuning
one long straight object (e.g. strand of hair, beam of light, wisp of smoke); a single bloodline; earnest; resolute; (arch.) ordinary; (arch.) common
absentmindedness; peace of mind
to miss (capturing); to fail to catch; to let slip
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
infection; contagion; becoming infected
wrong; different; not like that
to stand on tiptoe; to rise in the world; to become arrogant
creed; belief; conviction; article of faith
to take an aggressive position; to stir up trouble
bottomless (bucket, etc.); unbounded (good nature, optimism, etc.); boundless; imprudent; indiscreet; extremely heavy drinker
to amuse oneself; to make merry