to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
wet towel (supplied at table); hot, moistened hand towel
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
coffee (hot, as opposed to iced)
woman; female; feminine gender
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
incomplete understanding; doubt; question; distrust; suspicion; strangeness
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
to talk; to chat; to chatter
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
black; dark; blackish; suspicious; criminal; darkened and dirty; sooty
suit (clothing); suit (playing cards)
soon; in a moment; nearby; close; direct; spot transaction
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
self-consciousness; self-awareness
conscious; deliberate; intentional
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
contrary person; sourpuss; dog-in-the-manger
nature; natural constitution; innate disposition
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
using every trick (in the book)
leather shoes; leather boots
two times; twice; two degrees
regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
tedious; lengthy; overlong; long-winded
to get a haircut; to give a haircut; to cut hair