to split; to tear; to burst; to be separated; to be divided
picturesque (scenery); unspoilt; beautiful
bringing ruin upon oneself by extravagance in food
bubble; foam; froth; head on beer
single; simple; singles (tennis, badminton, etc.); win bet (bet which predicts the winner of a race)
make-up; makeup; cosmetics
the L-word (i.e. love); being in love
to get dark; to grow dark; to end (of a day, year, season, etc.); to come to an end; to be sunk in (e.g. despair); to be lost in (e.g. thought)
miserable; wretched; unhappy; sad; pitiable
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
(playground) slide; (ship) launching platform; sliding bed
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
it can't be helped; so it goes; c'est la vie
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to bring out (the effect of); to put to good use; to make use of (e.g. threats); to use (tact, wit, etc.); to exercise; to display
though; even if; whether ... or ...
attending physician; physician in charge; (one's) family doctor
by nature; by birth; naturally; natural; innate
fit; spasm; attack; seizure
surgery; operation; procedure; skill with one's hands; sleight of hand
to some extent; to a certain extent
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
surely; certainly; without doubt
surgery; department of surgery (hospital, etc.)
field; sphere; realm; division; branch
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
opening fully; full throttle; full power
profit; advantage; benefit; rebirth in paradise, entering nirvana
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball
should; must; -able; probably; likely
drastic treatment; rough-and-ready treatment; drastic remedy; drastic measures; drastic steps
speedy; as rapid as possible; as soon as possible
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to