any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
strict; hidebound; inflexible; being a stickler for the rules; sticking hard and fast to the rules
without; but if; otherwise; or else
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
to be flexible; to be accommodating
I see; that's right; indeed
self-satisfaction; self-complacency; understanding (on one's own); realizing (through one's own ability); being paid back for one's deeds
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
to make round; to roll up; to seduce; to cajole; to round off (a fraction); to shave (one's head)
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
English conversation; school for English conversation
to gain traction; to develop momentum; to get a boost; to pick up steam
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
untrodden (region, field of study, etc.); unprecedented (discovery, achievement, etc.)
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
to inquire (about); to enquire; to ask; to interrogate; to question intensely; to grill (someone about something)
wonderful; marvelous; strange; strangely enough; oddly enough; for some reason
to fully understand and agree; to be convinced; to be fully satisfied (with an explanation)
big and round (esp. of eyes); round and cute; spinning; whirling; plump and round; chubby
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
child; boy; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; strikingly; outstandingly; especially
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
nurses' station; nursing station
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
intensive care unit; ICU; interface control unit
clearly (understand, see, hear, etc.); distinctly; perfectly; as if it were right in front of one
wide open (of eyes); large and bright (eyes)
life; vitality; verve; vigor; vigour; animation
gasping for breath; at one's last gasp; breathing feebly; on the brink of death; more dead than alive
like; as; so that; in order that; be sure to; I hope (that)