starting point; starting line
lightly; gently; (breaking apart) easily
feigned ignorance; pretending not to recognize (somebody); unconcerned air; indifference
no loss or gain; coming out even
left utterly helpless; have no one to turn to; unapproachable
in general; generally; mostly; gist; point; main idea
to gain the understanding (of); to obtain consent (from)
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
love for one's current school or alma mater
not worth mentioning (with neg. verb); nothing special
opposition; resistance; insubordination; defiance; hostility; rebellion
nice; good; well-executed
to cool (from room temperature); to chill; to calm down; to cool off; to be frightened (at); to be scared (of)
abuse; misuse; misappropriation; using to excess
ringleader; main culprit; main cause; source
lukewarm; tepid; disagreeably warm (e.g. bath)
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
original; unique (e.g. product); signature; exclusive
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
to feel like; to feel inclined to do
to devote oneself; to do one thing exclusively; to make a job of; to decide to
leaving something where it is; abandoning something
eternal; unlimited; endless
hospital; clinic; doctor's office; doctor's surgery; infirmary
to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
views; opinion; discernment; pride; self-respect
essential part; indispensable part; unavoidable part; front and back matter (of a book, magazine, etc.)
companion; partner; spouse
to get angry; to snap; to blow one's top; to lose one's temper; to flip
so to speak; so to call it; as it were
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
poor doctor; inept doctor; quack
colic; celialgia; enteralgia; gripes