rich in ...; high in ...; full of ...; very ...; quite ...
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
to insert; to put in; to plant (a cutting); to strike; to arrange (flowers); to wear (a sword) in one's belt
devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
one class (of students); one group (of people); one set (of items); one pair
near; close by; within reach; familiar
alcohol disinfection; disinfection with alcohol
restriction; restraint; binding; constraint
to boost; to force up; to push up
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
to take aim (at); to set one's sights (on); to zero in (on)
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
(at) high speed; as fast as one can; with lightning speed
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
hesitation; wavering; faltering; balking; recoil; flinching
without hesitation; without a qualm; at the drop of a hat
Sparta (ancient Greek city-state); hard education; hard training; strict; severe
sense of duty (obligation)
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
to insert; to put in; to thrust in; to plug in
veterinarian; veterinary surgeon; vet
periodic medical check-up (examination)
(at a rate of) once a month; 10 percent monthly interest
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
some; any; please; anyway; anyhow
I would be most grateful if you could ...; I would humbly ask that you ...; please ...
corner; nook; shade; shadow; dark circles (under the eyes); dark rings; bend (in a road, river, etc.)
stubble; unshaven face; beard one has because one is too lazy to shave; 5-o'clock shadow
long-cherished desire; satisfaction (from achieving one's desire)
to examine (medically); to have a look at; to check (a patient's pulse)
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
to lie down; to throw oneself down
to gather; to crowd round; to sponge (off someone); to scrounge; to extort; to take (money) through intimidation