falling down one after another (like dominoes); toppling shogi pieces (lined up in a row)
pattern; figure; state; condition; conjecture of the current situation; the way it seems; model
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
to make oneself known to the public; to become popular; to gain influence
to roar; to reverberate; to be well-known; to be famous; to palpitate; to throb
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
lazy; idle; indolent; slothful
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
any more; any further; any better; any longer
rejoicing; glorification; exultation; celebration; enjoyment; singing praises
depravity; corruption; degradation
even though; despite; when
parts; accessories; components
diversion into illegal channels; putting on the black market; selling through illegal channels
high class; high grade; high rank; seniority
inferior goods; faulty item
to switch (secretly); to substitute; to sidestep (an issue)
to sell wholesale; to grate (e.g. vegetables); to cut up fish
(regular) customer; client; patron; clientele
slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
to save face; to show deference; to make someone look good
to put clothes on (someone); to dress; to cover; to coat; to pin (e.g. a crime on someone); to lay (blame)
car; automobile; motorcar; motor vehicle; auto
factory; plant; mill; workshop
to one's heart's content; to one's complete satisfaction; as much as one likes; heartily; thoroughly; without restraint
woven mat (of sedge, hay, etc.)
some; any; please; anyway; anyhow
one's say; one's point; complaint; grievance; objection
to have a catch; to have an ulterior motive; to be more (to something)
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
not a chance; not likely; oh no; yuck; fault; defect
My goodness!; Good lord!; Holy cow!
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
something like ...; something called ...