to pay attention; to be watchful
postoperative; after surgery
just because; even if; even though
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
to seize (someone) by the collar; to grab (someone) by the scruff of the neck; to collar (someone)
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...
to stare at with a fixed gaze; to glare
to be overawed; to be overwhelmed; to be overcome; to be intimidated; to be daunted
to resign; to abandon; to step aside; to back out of; to retire; to get away
vulgar; in poor taste; cheap; low-brow
to give an answer; to find an answer to a question; to work out a solution
virtue; charm; merit; good point
fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade
to be lazy; to be slack; to feel dull; to feel languid; to feel listless
moderate (degree); proper (amount); temperate; suitable
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
good(-tasting); nice; delicious; attractive (offer, opportunity, etc.); appealing; convenient
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while traveling (travelling); present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
disagreeableness; unpleasantness; nastiness; cutting remark; disagreeable remark; snide comment
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
extended leave; long vacation
to come off (of a button, handle, lid, etc.); to go away (of a fever, pain, swelling, etc.); to disappear; to be harvested; to be picked; to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as)
to be affected; to be theatrical; to be pompous
to look down on (someone); to treat with contempt; to treat disparagingly; to sneer at
barefaced (e.g. lie); transparent; with feigned ignorance; pretending not to know; pure white; very clear
having; holding; wear; durability; shouldering (an expense); being responsible (for paying)
lamentable; deplorable; regrettable; sad; wretched
being rampant; being widespread; being prevalent; walking sideways; staggering; striding
to mellow (e.g. personality); to be rounded; to huddle; to cower