if one is unlucky; if one is careless; if things don't go well
to understand; to appreciate; to interpret
there is nothing more that can be done; it's all over
to require the care of others; to need to be looked after; to be troublesome; to be a nuisance; to be a handful
suddenly; all of a sudden; unexpectedly
going on ahead; forestalling; anticipating; arrival before another
sink or swim; all or nothing; hit or miss; make or break
backdoor; rear entrance; rear exit; unauthorized; illicit; illegal
basket (shopping, etc.); hamper; cage
not worth mentioning; nothing special; nothing in particular; no notable ...
semi-darkness; dim light; poor light; dusk; twilight
staringly; scrutinizing; scrutinising
a real man would (shut up and) ...
period of youth; while young
that much; as much; to that extent; only that; that alone; no more than that
to shelter (e.g. a fugitive); to harbour; to harbor; to hide; to give refuge to
(mental) attitude; way of thinking; attention; care; prudence; intention
to wait expectantly; to await in anticipation
to stare at each other; to lock eyes (with)
on closer reflection; on second thought; come to think of it; actually
to become sullen; to sulk; to get angry; to peel (off); to come off
not a moment to waste; there is no time to lose; cannot wait any longer
astonished beyond words; speechless out of shock
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
entry into port; arriving in harbor
perfect; complete; flawless
how can (one) do something
to have one's breath taken away; to gasp (in surprise, wonder, etc.); to have one's breath catch in one's throat; to gulp
gradually; by degrees; little by little; step by step
to mark the passage of time; to let (feel) time pass
up until now; as recently as the present
wrong impression; subjective impression; assumption; prejudice
indecisively; hesitantly; irresolutely; wishy-washily
bright light; hope; bright future; light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion
lie; fib; falsehood; untruth