in general; generally; mostly; gist; point; main idea
angry voice; one's voice when shouting with anger
in bad shape; not doing well; not going well; out of condition; in poor form
to be lifted up; to be hung up; to twitch upwards; to turn upward; to slant upward
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
right beside; close to; nearby
patient's chart; clinical records; record (e.g. student, equipment maintenance, etc.)
office hours; business hours; working hours
outside of; not covered by
to hold down; to twist someone's arm; to force (someone) to yield (e.g. an argument); to make (someone) surrender
could result in (something undesirable); might end up (doing, happening); run the risk of
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
study; research; investigation
ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
aromatic (roasted beans, roasted tea, etc.); fragrant (e.g. burning wood); pleasant-smelling; savory-smelling (e.g. barbecued meat); savoury; appetizing
particular; special; (not) particularly; (not) especially
to settle (in a place); to settle down
to be complete; to be all present; to be equal; to be uniform; to gather; to assemble
to do nothing but; to spend all one's time doing
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
I'm sorry to have kept you waiting
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
treatment; reception; service; working conditions; salary; pay
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
to get information out of a person; to begin listening
to enquire of someone about something (inquire); to question; to interrogate; to grill (someone about a matter); to question in detail
night watch; night guard; night shift
maintenance; preservation; improvement
compensation; indemnification; reparation; consideration
plate (often as in "tectonic plate")
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
honour; honor; glory; privilege
beforehand; in advance; previously
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
to be excited; to be elated
long, slender and well-proportioned; smooth, continuous (movement)
beauty of slender female legs
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
to let an opportunity slip