intensely; severely; strictly; tightly; compactly; closely
retreating figure; appearance from behind
middle stage; middle phase; middle game; midfield
clear; precise; definite; distinct
minute; detailed; careful; scrupulous; thorough
based on; on the basis of
administration (of medicine)
side effect; adverse reaction
false rumor (rumour); false alarm; misinformation
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
drawing blood; collecting blood
to have the privilege of doing
lock; padlock; tablet; lozenge; pill
one tablet; one pill; tray; salver
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
(medical) doctor; physician
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
unusual event; strange occurrence; strange phenomenon; something abnormal; change (for the worse); accident
soundly (sleeping); fast (asleep)
property; fortune; assets
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
care of (e.g. address on letter); c/o; encouragement; bringing around; stimulant; tonic
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
to wither (of flowers, dreams, etc.); to wilt; to droop; to shrivel; to fade (away); to sag
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
fourth day of the month; four days
lack of self-reliance; depending on others
to taste; to taste of; to have a taste
fifth day of the month; five days
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
cooperation; collaboration
story; tale; talk; discussion
inactive placebo; placebo
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
present-day science; modern science
here and there; all around; everywhere; to get things in the wrong order (back to front); to become muddled up
to pass (of time); to elapse
teacher; instructor; professor