to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
to cut (cloth, paper, etc.); to cut off; to sever (ties); to break off (relations); to cut off (a supply route, enemy's retreat, etc.); to block
consecutive victories; series of victories; winning streak
foul play; cheating; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
continuation; succession; series; continuous
to become serious; to take something seriously (e.g. a joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (esp. at something trivial); to get worked up
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
movement (of one's body); moving about; stirring; acting freely; doing as one pleases
dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly
revolving lantern; ever-changing scene (e.g. life flashing before one's eyes)
somehow; for some reason or other
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
how; in what way; how about; questionable
to rest; to suspend; to give relief
staff; staff member; stuffing (in Western cuisine); filling; stuff; materials
to put to bed; to let sleep; to lay (something) down; to put on its side; to let (money, goods, etc.) lie idle; to set aside unused
back seat (of a car); rear seat
flat; level; flat (e.g. in 10 seconds flat); exactly; flat; flat
wagon; tea wagon; teacart; station wagon; estate car
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable
coat; jacket; outerwear; top; upper-body garment
killing time; keeping oneself occupied; time killer; wasting time; waste of time
skill; proficiency; dexterity; flattery
painter; artist; drawing pictures; doodling; painting
participation; joining; entry
trivial; trifling; slight; insignificant
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room
to spread out (e.g. a futon); to lay out; to lay down (e.g. a cushion); to impose widely (e.g. martial law); to promulgate; to pin down; to hold down
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of a visitor's arrival); informing (someone) of a visitor's arrival
to go out to meet; to receive; to call for; to summon; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to take (e.g. a wife)
to fail; to mess up; to bungle; to screw the pooch
to panic; to freak out; to fly into a tizzy
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
news flash; prompt report; bulletin; quick announcement
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
to (dramatically) fall over; to fall flat
pounding (of one's heart); throbbing; thumping; heartily (eating); devouring; munching
line of flow (of people, objects, etc.)