to come out all right; to take care of itself; to be OK
all over; all over the place; everywhere
to hear a rumor; to get wind of
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to have a smattering of
famous; well-known; renowned; your name
explanation (of a text, phrase, etc.); lecture; explanation (in a pompous fashion); (long-winded) lecture; (arch.) storytelling
all day long; all the day; throughout the day
study group; study meeting
if you like; if you prefer; if it suits you; if ... doesn't suit you; if you don't like ...; if ... doesn't take your fancy
not at all; don't worry about it; forget about it
great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty
making rapid progress; making great advances; rush; dash; onslaught
restoration; repair; mending
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
perpetual youth and longevity; immortality
extensive knowledge; erudition
to be astonished; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be deeply impressed
unlimited; unrestricted; limitless
conquest (of a difficulty, illness, handicap, etc.); overcoming; bringing under control; subjugation; victory over
background knowledge; prerequisite knowledge
modesty; humility; being humble
to engrave an inscription; to call (designate) itself; to mark; to label
big hit; big prize; bumper crop; striking it rich; right on the mark; bonanza