just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
almost; very nearly; only just; barely; just in time
cutting to pieces; tearing to pieces
short blade; small weapon; epigram; pithy saying
a square sun (i.e. approx 9sq. cm.); one's mind; space occupied by one's heart
a little too short; slightly worse; a bit inferior
length; measure; short length
spare time; spare moment; small opening; small crack
brief impression (of); quick comment (on)
pithy or short and witty remark; wisecrack
in evil, there is odds; there is more evil than good in this world; one good thing tends to cause many bad things to happen
inside dimensions; internal dimensions
short letter; brief note; (one's) letter
external dimensions; outer size
good things do not last long