spherical; globular; globe-shaped
structure; construction; arrangement; plan; plot; contrivance
persistent; stubborn; sticky; viscous; viscous temperament (in Kretschmer's classification); epileptoid temperament
sticking to; clinging to; adhesion; cohesion; agglutination
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
spool (of thread); reel; bobbin; tuning peg
to wind (thread, film, etc.)
comparatively; relatively; fairly; rather; pretty; unexpectedly
cash; ready money; money on hand; mercenary; self-interested; calculating
hesitation; wavering; faltering; balking; recoil; flinching
divergence; alienation; deviation; estrangement; separation; detachment
handle; steering wheel; handlebar; handlebars; handle; screen name
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
having said that; on the other hand; (but) then; (but) still
to be too late; to be too slow
rotation; revolution; working (e.g. of one's mind); function; turnover (of goods, funds, etc.); circulation
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
sparse; thin; scattered; straggling; sporadic
fat; thick; deep (of a voice); thick; daring; shameless
unevenness (of colour, paint, etc.); irregularity; unevenness (of quality, results, behaviour, etc.); inconsistency; fickleness; capriciousness
kilo-; 1000; kilogram; kilogramme; kilometre; kilometer
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
to know; to understand; to (understand and) accept (a responsibility); to have a knowledge of (a skill, art, etc.); to have a command of
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
to draw (water, etc.); to scoop up; to pump up; to draw on (ideas) (from subordinates, the public, etc.); to take into account; to adopt
impromptu; improvised; extempore; instant (e.g. ramen)
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
secret; clandestine; covert; spy (for a daimyo, shogun, etc.); secret agent
to instigate; to tempt; to entice; to incite
arranged; taken care of; settled; completed; finished
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
sudden impulse; passing fancy
to apologize (apologise); to refuse; to decline; to be unable to bear; to be defeated (by)
edge of the eaves; house frontage
to rake over the coals; to scold; to chastise; to burn moxa on the skin
awesome; awe-inspiring; august; discourteous (to a superior); lacking due respect
escape; flight; running away; elopement; fleeing