unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
thin rice gruel; rice water
little more than; only slightly better than; almost the same as
laparotomy (abdominal surgery)
disinfection; sterilization; sterilisation
tool; implement; instrument; equipment
operation scar; scar from an operation
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
mumbling; muttering; complaining (continuously) about something
damp; moist (negative nuance)
disreputable; scandalous; disgraceful
to finger; to touch; to play with; to grope; to feel around (in one's pocket, bag, etc.)
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
to marry (of a woman); to become a bride; to marry into (a family)
duvet; bed cover; coverlet; quilt; comforter; eiderdown
to turn over; to turn pages of a book; to tear off; to strip off; to tear up
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
sidelong glance; flirtatious glance
resourcefulness; ability (esp. to earn a living); dependability; reliability
coat; tunic; jacket; outer garment
to roll up or pull up (sleeves, skirt, etc.)
to paste; to stick; to affix; to station; to post
as you please; in any way you like; as you wish
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
to tear off; to peel off; to rip off; to strip off; to skin; to flay
one long straight object (e.g. strand of hair, beam of light, wisp of smoke); a single bloodline; earnest; resolute; (arch.) ordinary; (arch.) common
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
removal of stitches; removal of sutures
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
waist; waistline; waist measurement
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
slight; thin; on the weak side
to jest; to joke; to play the fool; to act indecently; to be silly over; to talk foolishly
dull; uninteresting; dry; insipid; boring; prosaic