raindrops; falling drop of water; intravenous drip; IV; drip-feed
to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
regular; well-regulated; systematic; orderly
to breathe while sleeping
to feel awkward; to feel ashamed; to feel inferior; to feel shy (about doing something)
to emit a voice; to emit a sound; to be able to speak
surgery; operation; procedure; skill with one's hands; sleight of hand
to draw (water); to ladle; to pour (into a cup); to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with
to reseat oneself; to correct one's posture
to breathe out; to exhale
details (of an incident, event, etc.); whole story; course of events; facts; circumstances; particulars
internal organs; viscera; intestines
small mercy (from some misfortune); silver lining of a dark cloud; consolation in sadness; blessing in disguise
corner; nook; shade; shadow; dark circles (under the eyes); dark rings
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
selfishness; egotism; egoism; (being) self-centered; without consulting; (doing) as one pleases
to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
sickroom; hospital room; ward
calling on someone who is ill; enquiry; inquiry
to become better; to improve
leaving hospital; discharge from hospital
permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize
hospitalization; hospitalisation
mumblingly; mutteringly; unintelligibly
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
quick on the uptake; quick to catch on; perceptive; intuitive
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
nonsense; no meaning; meaningless
(hospital) nurse; registered nurse; RN
proximity; nearness; soon; nearby
to steal a kiss; to snatch a kiss
bombshell announcement (statement)
provocative; incendiary; inflammatory; suggestive; lascivious; risqué
to emphasize; to state emphatically; to speak loudly about; to raise one's voice; to lift one's voice
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
defective article; damaged goods; deflowered girl; unvirtuous girl
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere