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
double suicide; lovers' suicide
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
to accept; to receive; to agree
to touch; to feel; to get involved (with); to approach; to be harmful to; to hinder
depths; deep place; bottom (of one's heart)
reason; reasoning power; (one's) sense
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)
timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish (e.g. market)
half; semi-; half-past; odd number; (arch.) unit of land area (595.8 m^2)
in spite of; regardless of
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to be out of alignment; to get dislodged; to deviate
estimate; guess; direction; bearings; registration mark (printing); approximately
to become twisted; to grow distorted; to get sulky; to sulk; to grow bitter; to become embittered
sense of inferiority; one's weak point
to break; to destroy; to wreck; to ruin; to break (a bill, etc.)
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
cash; ready money; money on hand; mercenary; self-interested; calculating
just; exactly; precisely; perfectly; sharp
at the very beginning of one's speech; the first thing (one) says after opening the mouth
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
check; plaid; checking; monitoring; check (banking); cheque
jumper skirt; pinafore dress
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
turtleneck; turtle-necked sweater; polo-neck(ed) sweater
civilian clothes; plain clothes; mufti; plainclothes police officer