to bend; to wind; to twist; to zig-zag
degree of difficulty; difficulty level
the ways of the world; human nature
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
to do (something) before (something or someone else); to be ahead of (others, the times, etc.)
consistency; coherence; one kan (approx. 3.75 kg); one piece of sushi
to miss a chance; to miss an opportunity
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
to smoke; to smoulder; to be sooty; to be smoke-stained; to smoulder (e.g. a dispute); to smolder
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
white; striped mullet fry (Mugil cephalus); (spoken) line (in a play, film, etc.); one's lines; white dragon tile; winning hand with a pung (or kong) of white dragon tiles; Belgium
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
fat; thick; deep (of a voice); thick; daring; shameless
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on
change; alteration; substitute; spare; rate of exchange
extended leave; long vacation
monolith; large slab of rock; unity (of a group, organization, etc.); unanimity; solidarity
hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate
wild; uninhibited; extravagant; rampant
charity; benevolence; philanthropy; (love for) humanity; fraternity; brotherhood
personification; impersonation; embodiment
power map; power structure; power relationships
many-sided; multifarious; versatility
grand; far-reaching; ambitious
field of vision; view; one's outlook (e.g. on life); one's horizons
postwar period; period after Second World War
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
misfortune; bad luck; ill luck; ill fortune
habit (usu. a bad one); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
clearly (understand, see, hear, etc.); distinctly; perfectly; as if it were right in front of one
to infer; to figure out; to get an idea of; to tell; to imagine; to guess
politician (esp. one who works only for their own personal gain); politico
fate; destiny; predestination
apart from that; to return to the topic; enough of that
guidance; lead; introduction; good offices; guide; primer
appearance; shape; form; atmosphere; look; feel
rising; ascending; climbing
strength; power; proficiency; ability
attenuation; damping; decay
to fix (a time, date, etc.); to set; to expect; to hope for; to resolve (to do); to decide upon
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
secret language; jargon; cant; argot; slang
tiger cub; one's treasure; precious savings