thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
presumptuous; impertinent; impudent; ridiculous; laughable; absurd
silence; stillness; quietness
with all due respect; if I may make bold to ask
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
to get down to business; to cut to the chase; to get straight to the point; to move on to the main subject
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
tightly (hold, squeeze, etc.); firmly; forcefully (e.g. push); hard
to make a fist; to clench one's fist
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
solemn (ceremony, atmosphere, etc.); austere; grave; majestic; dignified; stately
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
to look through; to hold up to the light; to make an opening; to leave space; to fart without making a sound
last call (in bar, restaurant, etc.); last order
final coat (of paint, plaster, varnish, etc.); finish; glazing; adding more of the same (of something negative, e.g. shame)
visit for no reason; go on fool's errand
chit; sales slip; voucher
guidance; leadership; leading the way
night view; night skyline; nightscape
city centre (center) (esp. capital city); urban centre; heart of city a metropolis
commuter town; bedroom community; dormitory town
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
to lessen; to decrease; to diminish
to glitter; to glisten; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glare; to gleam
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
taste; elegance; appearance; air; the likes of ...; lowly people such as ...
(being) fully equipped; (being) fully furnished; completeness
interior; inside; internal
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
to also be (implies that as well as the earlier stated this is also the case); to be ... or something
without cause; without reason
indicates position in a sequence; divisions of a kabuki performance