to work hard; to work diligently; to do one's best; to try one's hardest
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
innocence; mind free of obstructive thoughts; detachment; insentient; pestering (someone for money, etc.); asking
to evade (questions); to reply evasively; to beat around the bush; to throw up a smoke screen
judgment; judgement; discernment
to get used to using; to get accustomed to using
to emphasize; to attach importance to
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
mixed with; mingled with; interspersed with; dashed with; sprinkled with
it's not like; it isn't as if
cruel; inhumane; callous; brutal
a touch (of sadness, unease, etc.); a tinge (of); a hint (of); a smear (of paint, ink, etc.); one stroke (of a brush)
to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)
to take care of someone; to look after someone; to help; to give help where it isn't wanted; to be officious; to bother
attending physician; doctor-in-charge; attending doctor; one's doctor
to trace (drawing); to follow; to imitate; to copy; to reproduce
encouragement; cheering on
vomiting blood; hematemesis
to fail; to screw up; to stuff up
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes
immediate reply; quick answer; ready agreement
disappointed; dejected; disheartened; indignant; angry
apple (fruit); apple tree (Malus pumila)
to talk back; to answer back; to retort; to say over; to repeat (what one has said)
vulgar person; low-life; sleazebag; (arch.) lowly person; (arch.) person of humble rank; (arch.) peasant
sound of voice; vocal sound
to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
it can't be helped; so it goes; c'est la vie
nutritional supplement; dietary supplement
to feel relaxed; to be soothed
very much; exceedingly; extremely
first of all; in the first place; to begin with; for starters
to bear in mind; to keep remembering; to note
to long (for); to yearn (for); to love ardently; to do eagerly; to do with restless anticipation
5th day of the month; five days
(frustratingly) slow; tedious; sluggish; roundabout (e.g. explanation); exasperating; irritating
to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
splashing (water); splashing about; vigorously; generously (e.g. pouring sauce); greatly (using or making money)
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
difficult to eat; unpalatable