dripping wet; soaked; drenched
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
direct line; direct communication; connecting directly; through service; nonstop service
to leave behind; to misplace; to forget
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
everywhere; at every turn
cloth; bujian (spade-shaped bronze coin of ancient China)
interior design; interior; upholstery
unreliable; undependable; helpless; forlorn; worried; uneasy
work; operation; manufacturing; fatigue duty
term; period; time frame; time limit; deadline; cutoff (date)
to take more time than expected; to take a long time; to be delayed
to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
shortish; rather short; somewhat short
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
in that way; like that; that way
to be related; to be connected; to be joined together; to result in; to lead to; to bring about
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
to collect; to assemble; to gather
site (usu. website); sight; payable on sight
paint; coloring materials; colors; colours
to mix; to blend; to combine
doubt; suspicion; misgivings; scruples
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
price; cost; value; worth; value
directly; in person; firsthand
nodding (in agreement, with approval, etc.); repeatedly nodding and dozing off; suddenly (dying); deep (flavor, flavour, color, colour, etc.); rich
to be at one's wits' end; to be cornered; (lit.) to be packed to the hilt
as soon as possible; as quickly as possible; speedily; without delay; ASAP
rattling; clattering; trembling; shivering; whining; grumbling