bamboo grass; generally smaller species of running bamboo that do not shed their sheaths (e.g. Sasa spp.)
innocent; cherubic; childlike
lightly rolling (of a small and round thing); pleasant, high-pitched sound (e.g. bell, young woman's laughter); changing frequently (e.g. conversation, plans); (occurring) in rapid succession (e.g. sumo wrestlers being defeated); roly-poly; chirp chirp (sound of insects); ribbit ribbit (sound of frogs)
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
not counted (in the score); not tallied
striking (at something) and missing; swing and a miss; vain attempt
batter's box; one's turn at bat
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
to glare at each other; to confront each other
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
again; once more; a second time
unexpected; unforeseen; strange
hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
astonishing; amazing; surprising; wonderful
several; a number of; quantity; amount; counting; figures; number
to conquer (e.g. an enemy); to defeat; to overcome (a difficulty); to out-hit
after this; from now on; hereafter; thereafter; since (then); after
nonsense; irresponsible remark; codswallop; random; haphazard; unsystematic
white ball (baseball, golf ball, etc.)
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
plainly; clearly; vividly
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
South Korea; Republic of Korea; Korean Empire (1897-1910)
falling far short (of); being far behind; being far inferior (to); being no match (for)
centimeter; centimetre; centi-; 10^-2; sentimental
dainty; delicate; slender; fragile (e.g. furniture); delicate; frail
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
strong arm; stout arm; ability to carry out a difficult job; capable person
pitching; throwing a ball; bowling (in cricket); pitched ball
self-taught method; one's own way; one's own style
training; drill; practice; discipline
power; might; authority; influence
to fly through the air; to hurtle through the air; to strike at something and miss; to fan the air
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
to stick into; to pierce; to run into