local anesthesia; local anaesthesia
rape (Brassica rapa); common rape; cole; coleseed; coleseed greens
fan-tan (card game); sevens; parliament
general anesthesia; general anaesthesia
unlicensed; without a license (licence)
something unusual; something wrong; mishap; accident; serious condition (e.g. after an injury); different situation
to put the scalpel to; to perform an operation on; to take drastic measures to get to the bottom of something; to make a searching inquiry; to put something under the microscope
weeping for joy; crying with happiness
microorganisms; saprophyte; saprophytic bacteria
hard to reach place; remote place
rescue operation; aid operation; rescue work
living in a group; communal living; community life
large hospital; major hospital
suppuration; festering; coming to head
sleeping together in a huddle
son (of others); boy; young master; green young man from a well-to-do family; young man innocent of the ways of the world
incision; operation; section
to leave the nest; to go out into the world; to become independent (of one's parents); to graduate (and become a member of society)
all-night vigil over a body; wake
pearls thrown before swine; unused possession; useless possession; waste of talent
grace (of God); divine favour; benefit; efficacy
what did you do?; is anything the matter?; what seems to be the problem?; can I help you?
dizziness (from standing up too fast); orthostatic syncope; lightheadedness; vertigo
to gaze at; to fix one's eyes upon
sewing together; stitching up (a wound); suture
(wet) compress; poultice; fomentation