to reflect on (oneself, past conduct, etc.); to contemplate; to examine; to think over; to introspect
(nearly certain) death; extremely dangerous place (or situation) from which one might not return alive; proper place to die; dilemma; predicament
robust; brawny; muscular; strong; sturdy
man; male; masculine gender
not only ... but (also); as well as ...
paying no heed to; not caring about; taking no notice of
approximately; about; only; nothing but; just (finished, etc.)
to be needed; to be wanted
as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
overflowing; effusive; exuberant; bountiful
(medical) doctor; physician
waking up; awakening; arousal; disillusion; disillusionment; awakening
each and all; every single one; everybody
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
to take pride in; to pride oneself; to be proud of
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
help; rescue; salvation; solace; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise
to fight against; to oppose; to face
to struggle in the water; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to (nearly) drown; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
every one (of them); (one and) all; without exception; to a man; to the last person
these guys; these fellows
piece of meat; cut of meat
to change into; to convert to; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
maximum preference; maximum priority; priority handling
advance guard; vanguard; avant-garde (e.g. music)
twosome; duo; pair (of criminals)
to open one's eyes wide (in anger, surprise, etc.); to goggle at
diffuse reflection; diffused reflection; irregular reflection
magnifying glass; wrestler of the lowest rank
profit; advantage; benefit; rebirth in paradise, entering nirvana
concentrated fire; intense criticism
yacht (esp. a sailing boat with one mast); sailing boat; sailboat