surgery; operation; procedure; skill with one's hands; sleight of hand
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
to suddenly understand (esp. on basis of experience or memory); to come to mind; to recall (in a flash); to be reminded of; to call to mind; to think of
grandfather; male senior-citizen
in bad shape; not doing well; not going well; out of condition; in poor form
lively; energetic; vigorously (jumping, flopping, etc.); piercing (e.g. sound); penetrating
assertion; declaration; affirmation
to cling to ... in tears; to beg ... in tears; to appeal; to throw oneself on someone's mercy
medical book; medical text
interested person; volunteer; supporter
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
verification; confirmation; on-site inspection (by a judge, investigator, etc.) to gather physical evidence; verification
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
energy drink; nutritional supplement drink; vitamin drink
rice porridge made by simmering cooked rice in a seasoned broth, often containing vegetables, fish, etc. (usu. made from leftovers)
even if not; even without
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
pharmacy; drugstore; chemist's (shop); hospital pharmacy; dispensary
grandfather; male senior-citizen
to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
father; father (e.g. of a discipline); pioneer (e.g. of field of research); God; Father
symptoms; condition (of a patient)
immediate (effect, result, etc.); instant; instantaneous; prompt
to develop into a serious incident
restoration; recovery; rehabilitation; recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
blue mold; blue mould; penicillium
refining; purification; careful manufacture
many; much; majority (of); greater part (of); mostly; mainly